Everyday Malabar Prawn Biryani with Raita
- 1 packet of The Spice Tailor Malabar Biryani (rice included)
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil - plus more if you are making crispy onions
- 200g large prawns, shelled and deveined
- 1 small onion, sliced (for optional crispy onions)
- Handful of fresh chopped coriander to serve (optional)
For sides, choose you preferred raita:
Tomato and Onion Raita
- 1 cup of plain yoghurt
- Handful chopped tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 tbsp. chopped red onion, finely diced
- 5-6 leaves of shredded mint
- ¾ tsp. toasted cumin seeds, lightly ground, can be swirled in
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pomegranate and Mint Raita
- 1 cup of plain yoghurt
- 2 handfuls of pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp. of shredded mint
- ¾ tsp. toasted cumin seeds, can be swirled in
- A pinch of salt and sugar to taste
- Heat the oil in a small, lidded pan, add the spices from the spice packet and turn the heat down. Cook for 10 seconds.
- Add the contents of the sauce pouch and bring to a boil before adding the prawns in. Cook until the prawns have just curled, about 1-2 minutes.
- Massage the rice in the pouch to break up any lumps. Layer the rice evenly on top of the ‘curry’. Cover with a lid, turn the heat right down and steam for 5-6 minutes while you make your crispy onions (see step 4). Set an alarm so you don’t forget, then turn off the heat and leave to sit as you finish.
- To make the onions, heat 1/2” of oil in a medium frying pan. Add your onions and fry them over a moderate heat until they are golden brown. Keep moving them around in the pan so they colour evenly. Take out with a spoon and place on kitchen roll. They crisp up as they sit.
- Serve the biryani with your chosen raita and garnished with the crispy onions and fresh cilantro if using.
- 1 packet of The Spice Tailor Malabar Biryani (rice included)
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil - plus more if you are making crispy onions
- 200g large prawns, shelled and deveined
- 1 small onion, sliced (for optional crispy onions)
- Handful of fresh chopped coriander to serve (optional)
For sides, choose you preferred raita:
Tomato and Onion Raita
- 1 cup of plain yoghurt
- Handful chopped tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 tbsp. chopped red onion, finely diced
- 5-6 leaves of shredded mint
- ¾ tsp. toasted cumin seeds, lightly ground, can be swirled in
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pomegranate and Mint Raita
- 1 cup of plain yoghurt
- 2 handfuls of pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp. of shredded mint
- ¾ tsp. toasted cumin seeds, can be swirled in
- A pinch of salt and sugar to taste
- Heat the oil in a small, lidded pan, add the spices from the spice packet and turn the heat down. Cook for 10 seconds.
- Add the contents of the sauce pouch and bring to a boil before adding the prawns in. Cook until the prawns have just curled, about 1-2 minutes.
- Massage the rice in the pouch to break up any lumps. Layer the rice evenly on top of the ‘curry’. Cover with a lid, turn the heat right down and steam for 5-6 minutes while you make your crispy onions (see step 4). Set an alarm so you don’t forget, then turn off the heat and leave to sit as you finish.
- To make the onions, heat 1/2” of oil in a medium frying pan. Add your onions and fry them over a moderate heat until they are golden brown. Keep moving them around in the pan so they colour evenly. Take out with a spoon and place on kitchen roll. They crisp up as they sit.
- Serve the biryani with your chosen raita and garnished with the crispy onions and fresh cilantro if using.