Zeera pulao recipe

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  How to make zeera pulao recipe  Ingredients A pinch - saffron strands soaked in in 3 tbsps of water 1 cup - basmati rice 1 tbsp - vegetable oil or ghee 1.5 cups - water 2 - large bay leaves 2 tsp - cumin seeds 1/3 cup - frozen peas 1/4 cup - sliced almonds or salted cashews 1/4 cup - golden raisins How to Make zeera Pulao Soak the saffron strands for about an hour. Wash the basmati rice and soak for about half an hour. Then drain. Heat oil on medium-high heat and saute the drained rice for about 3 minutes. Transfer rice to a rice cooker and add 1.5 cups of water with the bay leaves and saffron water, then cook. Once the rice starts cooking, heat a small pan and toast cumin seeds and nuts. Remove from heat and mix with the raisins and the frozen peas. When rice is about 1/2 to 3/4 cooked, mix the toasted cumin seeds, nuts, raisins and peas. Allow cooker to complete cooking cycle. To serve, remove rice to serving dish and fluff with large fork and spoon. Garnish with chopped c...

Prawn masala recipe

 How to make prawn masala recipe

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Prawn Masala is a quick and easy recipe that is delicious, aromatic and spicy. It is best scooped up with roti or rice. It works great as a starter or side.


Ingredients

Prawn Marinade

  • 500 g Prawns Shelled and Cleaned
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 inch Ginger crushed
  • 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • ½ tsp Ground Turmeric
  • ¾ tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 120 g Natural Yoghurt Plain
  • ½ Lemon Juice Only
  • Salt and Pepper

Prawn Masala

  • 2 tbsp Oil or Ghee
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 8 Curry Leaves
  • 1 Onion Diced (Red or White)
  • 200 g Plum Tomatoes Pureed
  • 3 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 60 ml Water
  • 1 - 2 tsp Garam Masala or Madras Curry Powder
  • 1 - 2 tbsp Double Cream

To Serve

  • ½ Lemon Juice only
  • Few Coriander Leaves.         


INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Marinade the prawns for 5 minutes in all the ingredients listed under marinade.

  2. Add Oil to a pan. Then add Mustard Seeds and Curry Leaves. Cook for 1 minute. Then add onion. You can use red or white. Cook till golden brown - 6 - 7 minutes.  

  3. Add Plum Tomato and Tomato Puree. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on low.

  4. Add water and Garam Masala. Add prawns and cook for a further 3 - 5 minutes.

  5. Add a splash of Cream and stir through. Cook for 1 minute. (Optional).

  6. Garnish with Coriander and serve with a squeeze of Lemon Juice.

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