Shrimp Pulao Recipe
Serving Size: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes
Included in Kit
Karam - chili powder
Pulao masala - pulao spice mix
Curry leaves (now inlcluded with thalimpu)
Ginger garlic powder
Thalimpu - whole spices for tempering
Additional Ingredients to Purchase
1lb shrimp (if frozen make sure to defrost fully before starting cooking)
Ghee or neutral oil
2 cups of washed long-grain white rice
1 medium onion
4 cloves of garlic (smashed)
1 cup of cilantro & 1 cup of mint (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the rice.
Ensure shrimp is defrosted.
Roughly dice the onion into medium-sized pieces.
Chop the cilantro and mint if using.
Ensure pan has a tightly fitted lid.
Set a deep pan to medium heat and add 1 to 2 tsp of oil (or ghee). Let the oil heat up and then add the shrimp. Immediately add 1.5 tsp pulao masala, 1 tsp ginger garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and karam (see below for desired spice level).
Mild - 1 tsp
Medium - 2 tsp
Spicy - 3-4 tsp
Mix the shrimp to coat it evenly with the spices and cover with a lid. Cook shrimp for 15 to 20 minutes, opening the lid to mix every 3 minutes so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. The shrimp should be fully cooked. Once done, remove the shrimp from the pot and set it to the side.
Turn heat down to medium and add 2-3 tbsp of oil/ghee into the same pan. Next, add the thalimpu packet (if you have a curry leaves packet add here) and fry for one minute (until fragrant). Add the diced onions and cook for three minutes. Add smashed garlic and saute for one minute. If you have cilantro and mint add them with the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
Next, add the washed rice to the pan, then add 1 tsp pulao masala, 1 tsp karam, 2 tsp ginger garlic, and 2 tsp salt. Fold until rice is evenly coated and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing frequently.
Now add the shrimp back into the pan and gently fold it in. Add 4 cups of water, stir and taste the water to ensure it is salty and matches your spice level. Add additional salt or chili powder at this point if needed.
Put the lid on the pan, turn the heat to high and let it boil for 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low and cook covered for 15 mins. Once the time is done, open and check that the rice is cooked.
Remove the pan from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes to allow the flavors to settle in. Or eat it immediately, we’re not ones to judge!
