INGREDIENTS
1
lb/ approx 500 grams of shrimps/prawns
1
bunch of organic cilantro (coriander) leaves, about 100 grams
1 1/2 tbsp
coriander seeds
1/2 tsp
cumin seeds
8
peppercorns
6 cloves
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1
inch cinnamon
1
inch ginger
4
garlic cloves
1
green chillies, add as per desired spice
1/4 tsp
turmeric powder
2 cups
Basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes* ( Please refer notes)
Juice of half a lime
100 g
onions, 1 large onion, cut into rounds
125
grams, 1 tomato, cut into rounds
Salt
4 tbsp
ghee/oil + 2 tbsp for layering
chopped cilantro and mint leaves
8
strands of saffron added to 1 tablespoon of hot milk
small pinch of orange/red food color, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
1/4 cup
birista (brown fried onions)