Goan Prawn Pulav

Goan Prawn Pulav

Ingredients
300 g  fresh prawns
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
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A big onion (chopped)
3 cloves of garlic
A piece of ginger  
A tomato (chopped)
2 carrots (peel & cubed)
1 cup green peas
Few green beans (chopped)
1 cup coconut milk
Oil for frying 

*Rice*
4 cups Basmati rice
5 cups water
1 tsp salt
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1 cinnamon stick
3 cardomom pods
1 star anise
3 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp ghee + 2 tbsp  oil
Method
Shell, devein and wash prawns using salt and turmeric.
Marinate it in turmeric , chilli powder & salt & keep in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
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Boil water, add salt & keep aside.
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Heat oil in a pan & add chopped onions.
Fry till translucent & then add (ginger+ garlic) paste.
Fry for few minutes & then add chopped vegetables.
Then add marinated prawns & cook for a while.
Remove from fire & add coconut milk.
Garnish with garam masala & chopped coriander leaves.
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Heat butter + oil in a sauce pan.
Add all the spices.
When aroma of the spices rises add basmati rice.
Mix well with a spatule & then add hot water.
Bring to the boil, cover tightly and simmer until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
When rice is 3/4 cooked, reduce the heat.
Add the prepared prawn to the rice & mix well. 
Stir occassionaly with a wooden spatule.
When fully cooked, remove the lid
Garnish with coriander leaves & garam masala.
 Serve hot with Raita & Chutney.