Prawn biryani (shrimp biryani)

Name: Prawn biryani (shrimp biryani)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1¼ cups basmati rice; 1 small bay leaf; 2 to 3 green cardamoms; ½ teaspoon shahi jeera ((optional)); 250 grams shrimp or prawns ((cleaned)); 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon biryani masala; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste)); 2 to 3 tablespoon oil (or ghee); 1 bay leaf (or tej patta); 1 inch cinammon (or dalchini); 1 small star anise; 2 green cardamoms (or elaichi); 4 to 5 cloves; ½ teaspoon shahi jeera (or cumin); 1 large onion (sliced thinly); 1 medium tomato (deseeeded & chopped (optional)); 2 tablespoon coriander leaves (chopped finely); 2 tablespoon mint leaves (or pudina chopped); 1 teaspoon biryani masala; salt ( as needed); ¼ cup curd ((yogurt) or coconut milk at room temperature)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Prawn biryani recipe made in dum style with basmati rice, spices and herbs. It turns out delicious and very flavorful. Serve prawn biryani with a raita or salan.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:08:55 GMT