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Bahraini Shrimp Biryani

Shrimp biryani.

Prep25 min
Cook45 min
Total1 h 10 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving568 kcal
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BahrainMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Shrimp, peeled800 g
  • Onions, sliced3
  • Garlic-ginger paste2 tbsp
  • Tomatoes3
  • Yogurt200 g
  • Biryani masala2 tbsp
  • Green chillies2
  • Mint and coriander1 handful
  • Ghee4 tbsp
  • Saffron in milk3 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Basmati rice, soaked 30 minutes500 g

Method

  1. OnionsFry the onions in ghee until crisp; set half aside.
  2. MasalaCook garlic-ginger, tomato, yogurt, chillies and masala 10 minutes.
  3. MainAdd the shrimp for 3 minutes.
  4. RiceParboil the rice 6 minutes and layer over the masala with fried onions, herbs and saffron milk.
  5. DumCover tightly and cook on low 30 minutes.
  6. ServeMix gently and serve with salad.

Nutrition per serving

Calories568 kcal
Protein35.6 g
Carbohydrates79.9 g
Fat11.5 g
Fibre3.6 g
Sugar7.1 g
Sodium963 mg
Saturated fat6.5 g
Serving sizeabout 420 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Bahraini Shrimp Biryani take to make?

About 1 h 10 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Bahraini Shrimp Biryani?

About 568 kcal per serving, with 36 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 420 g each.

Which allergens does Bahraini Shrimp Biryani contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Bahraini Shrimp Biryani from?

Bahraini Shrimp Biryani is a main course from Bahrain. Shrimp biryani.

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