• Add salt and turmeric powder to the prawns and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
• Now add 2 cups of water to the prawns and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the stock and reserve for using in the pulao.

How to make Prawn Pulao

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a vessel and add bay leaf and peppercorns. Saute for 30 secs.
• Now add 1 sliced onion and fry until the onion turns light brown.
• Add ginger/garlic paste and fry for a minute.
• Also, add 1 tomato and fry till the tomato softens.
• Subsequently add chilly powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder and fry until oil oozes out.
• Add the washed and drained rice and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir gently.
• Now add 3 cups liquid (2 cups stock and 1 cup water) , adjust salt and let the water come to a boil.
• Cover the vessel and reduce the flame to low and let the rice cook on low flame for 5 to 6 minutes. After 6 minutes switch off the flame and keep the rice covered for at least 15 minutes.
• Now open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with mint leaves.
• Serve prawn pulao with salad or raita.