Shrimp & Mealmaker Biryani / Eral,Mealmaker Biryani

Ingredients:

1. Shrimp/Eral - 8 to 10 nos
2. Onion(medium) - 1 no
3. Basmathi Rice - 1 cup
4. FennelSeeds/Sombu - 1/4 tsp
5. Tomato - 1 no
6. Mint Leaves - 5 to 6 stks
7. Mealmakers - 12 to 15 nos
8. Bay Leaves - 3 nos
9. Cloves - 3 nos
10. Cardamon - 2 nos
11. Cinnamon - 3 nos
12. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
13. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
14. Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
15. Green Chillies - 3 to 4 nos
16. Coriander Leaves - 4 stks
17. Oil
18. Salt to Taste
19. Water - 1 1/2 cup(if want add extra 1/2 cup)

Method:

Wash & clean the shrimp & set aside.Wash & soak the basmathi rice for about 25 to 30 mins.Heat oil in skillet ,add bayleaves, cloves ,cardamon,cinnamon,fennel seeds/sombu & let them fry for a minute.

Add green chillies, ginger garlic paste & fry for a while ,then add the finely chopped onions, half of the mint leaves & coriander leaves & saute for while until the onions turn translucent .Now add the chopped tomatoes & stir all together well , after 5 mins add the red chili powder ,turmeric powder & saute it well for about 6 to 7 mins.

In the mean time ,soak the mealmaker for about 10 to 15 mins in hot water & then squeeze the water from the meal maker by pressing it with your hand. Now add the shrimp & mealmaker pieces & sprinkle some water & cook for about 5 to 6 mins in medium flame .Now add 1 1/2 cups of water to the shrimp , meal maker gravy /mixture & allow it boil .

While the water is boiling add the soaked rice , extra mint leaves & coriander leaves ,salt & stir well all together (check for salt & spicy ) Transfer this whole mixture to a bowl (which fits into ur pressure cooker ) & keep it inside the pressure cooker & leave it for 3 whistles & 5 mins simmer. Garnish it with coriander leaves & serve it hot with raitha...

PriRaj