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A fiery and aromatic one-pot rice dish from Andhra, where succulent prawns are cooked with fragrant basmati rice and a bold green chili masala. Perfect for a special weekend lunch.
For 4 servings
Prepare Rice and Marinate Prawns
Create the Green Masala Paste
Sauté Aromatics and Onions
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A fiery and aromatic one-pot rice dish from Andhra, where succulent prawns are cooked with fragrant basmati rice and a bold green chili masala. Perfect for a special weekend lunch.
This andhra recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 662.29 calories per serving with 35.63g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Masala and Prawns
Combine and Cook the Pulao
Rest and Serve
Replace prawns with 250g of paneer cubes, 200g of mushrooms, or a mix of vegetables like carrots, peas, and beans. Sauté them along with the masala.
Substitute prawns with 500g of boneless, bite-sized chicken pieces. Marinate the chicken as you would the prawns and cook it for a few minutes longer until it's almost cooked through before adding the rice.
Follow the steps until adding water. In a pressure cooker, use only 3 cups of water for 2 cups of rice. Secure the lid and cook on high heat for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
For a festive touch, garnish the pulao with a handful of cashews and raisins that have been fried in ghee until golden.
Prawns are an excellent source of high-quality, lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting muscle health.
The recipe uses spices like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, which are renowned for their potent anti-inflammatory compounds that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
The capsaicin found in green chilies can provide a temporary boost to your metabolism, which may aid in calorie burning.
Prawns are a good source of essential minerals like selenium, a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage, and iodine, which is crucial for healthy thyroid function.
One serving of Andhra Prawn Pulao contains approximately 600-650 calories, depending on the exact ingredients and amount of oil used. It's a complete meal providing carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Yes, it can be a healthy part of a balanced diet. Prawns are a great source of lean protein, and the spices offer various health benefits. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of ghee/oil and serve it with a fresh vegetable salad.
Absolutely. Thaw the frozen prawns completely in the refrigerator or under cold running water before marinating. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture for the best texture.
Mushy pulao is typically caused by excess water or overcooking. Ensure you use the correct 1:1.75 rice-to-water ratio for basmati rice cooked in a pot. Also, do not stir the rice after the water has been added and it starts to boil, as this can break the grains and release starch.
The heat in this dish comes primarily from the green chilies. You can easily reduce the number of chilies in the green masala paste to make it milder. Using a milder red chili powder for the marinade also helps.