Shrimp Pulavu

Ingredients

Basmati Rice 500 gms.
Shrimp 1kg.
Bay leaf (Karuva Ella) 2 no.
Sliced onion ¼ cup
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp.
Fresh grated coconut 1 tbsp.
Lemon juice 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder ½ tsp.
Green chili 2 no.
Whole garam masala 1 tsp.
Ghee/Oil 2 tbsp.
Salt As per taste
Method Of Preparation
Wash and soak rice for about 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Clean and wash shrimp. Heat Ghee or oil in a thick bottomed pan. Add bay leaves and Whole Garam Masala. Let it crackle. Add sliced onion, sauté till the onion turns pink. Add water, turmeric powder, lemon juice and green chilies slit into two. Bring it to boil and add rice. Cook for a minute and add shrimp. Season with salt. Stir lightly. Stir till rice absorbs all the water and then cover it with a lid and cook it on a slow fire till rice and shrimp are fully cooked. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated fresh coconut. Serve hot.