Shrimp and Tomato Indian Rice Pilaf

It is also called "pulao" (from Persian word "pilaf"). The Indian and Pakistani cuisine originated in the Middle East and Central Asia centuries ago. There are many regional variations. Here is just one of many recipes.

झींगा और टमाटर पुलाव (Hindi)

/jheenga aur tamaatar pulāv /

Serves 4

~Use organic ingredients as much as possible.~

1 cup (130 g) basmati rice, cover and soak

1 pound (455 g) large shrimp, peeled and remove the veins

1 tsp. (2 g) each: turmeric, cumin seeds, and chile powder

1 1/2 tsp. (3 g) ground cumin

1 1/2 Tbs. (7.5 g) grated garlic

olive oil

3 peppercorns

3 cloves

1 onion, sliced thinly

3 chopped tomatoes 

2 tsp. (10 ml) white vinegar 

1 tsp. (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 cups (195 g) chicken stock

2 Tbs. (30 ml) lemon juice plus 4 lemon slices

chopped cilantro or parsley

optional: 2-3 green chiles, chopped

एक /ek/ १ 1. Toss together: shrimp, chile powder, and turmeric.

दो /do/ २ 2. Heat the oil and stir in the peppercorns, cloves, and cumin seeds.

तीन /teen/ ३ 3. Add the onion, stir about 7 minutes.

चार /char/ ४ 4. Stir in the garlic for another 30 seconds.

पांच /panch/ ५  5. If you use the green chiles, stir in with the cumin.

छ: /chay/ ६ 6. Add the tomatoes. Cook about 7 minutes.

सात /sāth/ ७ 7. Stir in the shrimp, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook a few minutes until the shrimp turn pink.

आठ /āt/ ८ 8. Drain the rice and stir into the pot.

नौ /nao/ ९ 9. Add the stock, lemon juice, and lemon slices.

दस /das/ १० 10. Turn heat to high. When it boils, reduce to simmer.

ग्यारह /gyārah/ १ १  11. Cover and cook 15 minutes. 

बारह  /bāraha/ १ २ 12. Remove from the heat. Cover and rest 10 minutes.

तेरह  /tēraha/ १ ३ 13. Uncover and fluff the pulao.

चौदह /chaudah/ १ ४ 14. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.

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