Prawn coconut pulao

Prawn coconut pulao
4-6 Servings

  • 1 cup shelled fresh prawn
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ -1 teaspoon ground red chili
  • 1½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • ½ cup cubes potatoes
  • ½ cup shelled peas
  • 4 green chilies
  • 450g ( 1lb) pulao rice
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

Rinse rice and strain water. Set aside.


Heat the oil in a saucepan. Fry the onion light brown.Add the potatoes and fry for 3 minutes.Add the prawns, salt and the coconut milk. Stir and boil for 4 minutes. Remove the prawns with potatoes.
coconut pulao
(coconut pulao)
In the remaining gravy add the ground spices and rice. Stir and fry for 3 minutes. Add salt and 3½ cup of water. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes. Add the green chilies, prawns and potatoes. Cover and keep over very low heat for a few minutes.


Finally:Serve hot with salad.


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