DISH NAME : KOLAMBI BHAAT

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Cooking Time : 30 minutes

Description

In Marathi, kolambi means prawn and bhaat is a rice preparation. This dish is common to Maharashtra and the konkan region including goa.

Note

1) Coconut milk need be of medium consitency, not very thick.
2) Do not wash rice after soaking. Grains will break.

Method

1) Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes. Then drain and keep aside.
2) Marinate prawns in the ingredients given under marinade for 45 minutes.
3) Heat coconut oil. Add whole spices. Then add onion and saute till brown. Add grated coconut and fry till dry, but not brown.
4) Now add ground masala and saute till raw flavor goes.
5) Add a pinch of turmeric powder to give a good color.
6) Add tomatoes and fry till well done.
7) Then add green peas and saute .
8) Add rice and fry till no water remains.
9) Add prawns and salt to taste.
10) Add coconut milk and mix well
11) Let rice come to a boil. Lower flame. Cover and cook with lid on a low flame till rice is cooked.
12) Remove from fire. Garnish with corriander leaves.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita.