How to Cook Prawns Biryani - A Flavorful One

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) large prawns, deveined and shell removed
• 2 cups (400 g) basmati rice
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 3-4 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
• 4 cups (950 mL) water or broth
• 3-4 tbsp cooking oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 5-6 green cardamom pods
• 4-5 cloves
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf