prawn biryani ( serves 2 )

Boil rice along with 2 cloves , 2 cardamoms , 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise and one bay leaf . Also add a pinch of salt and 10 grams of ghee while boiling. Cook covered till 3/4 th done (13-14 minutes)

Now drain excess water and keep rice covered on side .

In a pan or wok add 10 ml of mustard oil and heat it , meanwhile put onion tomato and green chillies in blender and make purée.

Now add one bay leaf and 1 cinnamon stick to hot oil and add the masala purée . To masala now add, 5 grams of garam masala , 5 grams of turmeric, and salt as per taste .

Roast the spices well ( 10 minutes) and now add shrimps . Cook for 6 minutes on medium flame

Now add half of the rice to shrimps and mix well... now layer with another half , add half cup of water and cover and cook for 5-6 more minutes