Z's favorite : Achrekar kaaki's Prawn Khichdi/Biryani

Z and me in Philly!

1.Marinate 1.5 cups prawns with 10 whole garlic pods + 1tbsp tamarind paste +salt + haldi
2.Now lightly sauté prawn & marinate in a tbsp of oil. Don't let it cook for long. Remove and keep separate.

3. In the same hot oil, sauté 3 bay leaf and 2 chopped onions. Once golden add 2 tb ginger garlic-paste, add 2 tsp chili powder & a tsp of haldi. Now add the rice, sauté n add 2 cups water. Cover & cook till rice is almost done.

4. Now add prawns and 1 heaped tb garam masala powder. Cook covered for 10 mins. Add lots of coriander leaves. Bas, done.