Prawn Pulao

Ingredients :

Rice(Basmati)                                 250 grams
Prawns (small)                                1 cup
Red chilly powder                           1 tsp
Onion                                             1 large
Salt                                                 as per taste
Turmeric powder                            a little
Sugar                                             1 tbsp
Cumin(whole)                                 1 tsp
Green cardamoms                           2
Cinnamon                                       1 inch stick
Cloves                                            3
Refined oil/ghee                              1/2 cup
Water                                            as required

Method :

Wash rice well and drain. Chop the onion. Devein and clean the prawns. Wash the prawns and smear salt, turmeric powder and red chilly powder.
Chop the onion.
Now heat oil/ghee and fry the prawns lightly and remove to a dish. In the same oil add whole cumin, cinnamon, cardamom and clove and saute. Add the chopped onions and saute till golden.Add the rice, salt, and turmeric powder. Stir a bit Add water. The quantity of water has to be double the quantity of rice taken. Cover and let rice cook till soft. When the water has evaporated and the rice is soft add the prawns. Mix them in the rice very carefully with the help of a fork. Serve hot.