Quick 30-Minute Prawns Dum Biryani recipe

 Here’s a Quick 30-Minute Prawns Dum Biryani recipe that’s flavorful and much faster than the traditional method:

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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 250 g prawns, cleaned and deveined

• 1 cup basmati rice

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 small tomato, chopped

• 1 green chili, slit

• 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp red chili powder

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp yogurt

• 1/4 cup chopped coriander

• 1/4 cup chopped mint

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• Pinch of saffron soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk (optional)

• 1/4 cup fried onions (optional, for garnish)

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Quick Method

1. Cook Rice:

1. Wash 1 cup rice and soak for 10 minutes.

2. Boil water with a pinch of salt. Cook rice 70% (rice should be slightly firm). Drain and set aside.

2. Quick Prawn Masala:

1. Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Sauté onions until translucent.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Sauté 1 minute.

3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook 2–3 minutes.

4. Add prawns and yogurt, cook 4–5 minutes until prawns are just done.

5. Stir in half of coriander and mint.

3. Assemble Biryani in Same Pan:

1. Spread half of the rice over the prawn masala in the pan.

2. Layer remaining rice on top. Drizzle saffron milk.

3. Cover tightly with lid and cook on low flame for 8–10 minutes.

4. Serve:

• Gently fluff the rice.

• Garnish with fried onions, coriander, and mint.

• Serve with raita or salad.

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💡 Tips for Speed:

• Use pre-cooked or frozen prawns to save time; reduce cooking by 2–3 minutes.

• Cook rice and prawn masala simultaneously in two pans if possible.

• For extra aroma, add a bay leaf or a small cinnamon stick to the rice while boiling.