Mrabian

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop two onions, a big bunch of coriander and dill.
  2. 2Sauté the onions in a bit of ghee until they take a bit of color.
  3. 3Add 4 pounds of cleaned medium-sized prawns.
  4. 4Give them a hefty pinch of salt, some freshly cracked black pepper, a teaspoon of dried lemon powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder.
  5. 5Then add the chopped dill and coriander, and give the pot a good stir.
  6. 6Add 3 cups of water with two lumis, and let the prawns cook just for 3 minutes.
  7. 7Wash and soak 2 cups of fragrant basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  8. 8Take half of the prawns out and add the rice to the pot.
  9. 9Add another cup of water if you want the rice to be on the juicier, softer end.
  10. 10Once it boils, drop the heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  11. 11Uncover the pot and place back the remaining prawns on one side to steam up with the rice and let them cook for another five minutes.
  12. 12Spread it on a serving plate, top it with the prawns, have it with the tamarind maqbooj, and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 1 big bunch coriander
  • 1 big bunch dill
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 4 pounds prawns
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 hefty pinch salt
  • 1 some black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried lemon powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 lumis
  • 1 tamarind maqbooj

Equipment

knifepotwooden spoonserving plate