## Kolambi Bhaat Recipe (Maharashtrian Prawn Rice) (Maharashtrian Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Kolambi Bhaat Recipe (Maharashtrian Prawn Rice)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Maharashtrian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes

**Cuisine:** Maharashtrian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian

### Ingredients for Kolambi Bhaat Recipe (Maharashtrian Prawn Rice):

* 200 grams Prawns – deveined & shelled
* 2 cups Rice – cooked
* 3 Tomatoes – finely chopped
* 1 Onion – finely chopped
* 5 to 6 cloves Garlic
* 1 inch Ginger
* 3 to 4 Green Chillies
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
* Salt – to taste
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 2 Cloves (Laung)
* 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 2 Bay leaves (tej patta)
* pinch Sugar
* 1 teaspoon Maharashtrian Goda Masala
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* Sunflower Oil – as required

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Kolambi Bhaat Recipe (Maharashtrian Prawn Rice):

1. In a heavy bottom wok/kadhai, heat oil and add hing to it till it sizzles.
2. Next, add jeera and sauté till golden brown.
3. Add all the dry masalas including cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaves.
4. Fry till they are fragrant.
5. Add onion, curry leaves, garlic and ginger and sauté further till the onions turn translucent.
6. Add tomatoes and fry till they are mushy and oil separates.
7. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and then add the prawns.
8. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes till the prawns are cooked.
9. Mix it with boiled rice delicately.
10. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
11. Serve Kolambi Bhaath with Burani Raita, Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or any other Raita of your choice for a perfect weekday lunch or dinner.

### Tips for the Best Kolambi Bhaat Recipe (Maharashtrian Prawn Rice):

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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