Spiced Shrimps and Rice Recipe (Jhinga Pilau)

Spiced Shrimps and Rice Recipe (Jhinga Pilau)
Ingredients :
500 g 1 1/2 cups 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons 1 3 cloves 1/2 teaspoon 4 4 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 2 1 1/2 teaspoon 3 cups 1	Raw shrimps (prawns) Long grain rice Ghee Oil Medium onion, finely sliced Garlic, finely sliced Finely grated fresh ginger Cloves Cardamom pods, bruised Garam masala Chili powder, optional Fresh red chilies, sliced Salt Hot water Small stick of cinnamon Sliced cucumber and fresh coriander leaves to garnish
Method : Shell and de-vein the shrimps (prawns). If rice needs washing, allow it to dry well. Heat ghee and oil in a large saucepan with a well-fitting lid. Put in the shrimps and fry quickly until they change color. Then remove them from the pan. Put in onion, garlic and ginger and fry for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Add whole spices and fry for a minute or two longer. Then turn in the rice and fry, stirring, until it is coated with the ghee. Add garam masala, sliced chilies, chili powder, salt, shrimps and hot water. Let it come to boil then reduce heat to very low, cover tightly and cook for 20 minutes without lifting lid. Serve hot, garnished with thin slices of cucumber and sprinkled over with chopped fresh coriander.