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September 20, 2009

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

20 comments:

Priya dharshini said...

wow..luks yummy

Sailaja Damodaran said...

Super...love shrimp in any form.

Sushma Mallya said...

Nicely presented priya...looks yum

Priya Suresh said...

Unga briyani manam, Paris varaikum adikuthu pa..sema combination, mealmakes and shrimps rendume yennoda favourite, biryani superaa irruku Priya..

priya said...

my mouth is watering rite nw......so delicious......just wanna grab tht plate...sooper presentation!

Gita Jaishankar said...

I love both shrimp and mealmaker in briyanis...combing both of them is such an awesome combo...nice presentation Priya :)

PriyaRaj said...

Thank u soo much for all encouraging positive comments guys..

Padma said...

beautiful presentation Priya... looks yummm and nice recipe :)

Jyoti said...

Looks so tempting, and such a cute presentation!

GEETHA ACHAL said...

ப்ரியா...கலக்குரிங்க...

இரால் பிரியாணி சூப்பராக இருக்கின்றது...

Sarah Naveen said...

Dear!!
Please collect you awards from my blog....
biryani looks so yumm and makes me drool here!!!

Malar Gandhi said...

Different combo' love both mealmaker plus shrimps. Nice biriyani for the weekend.

Pomfret curry looks fabulous too.

priya said...

Hi dear,

Please collect ur award from my blog!

Pavithra Elangovan said...

Wow this looks great and yum yumm...nice decor too..

Parita said...

Presentation looks good!

Purva Desai said...

Hmm.........looks irresistibly tempting

Valarmathi Sanjeev said...

Love shrimps, looks wonderful and yummy, nicely presented.

Jaleela Kamal said...

wow priyaraj rompa super.
mm yummy....

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