Chingri or shrimp is loved by everyone, starting from the kids to the elders. You can rarely find someone who doesn’t love shrimps! Chingri Biriyani is a very mouth-watering dish. Any time I hear the name of Chingri, hunger strikes me instantly! If you’re from Bangladesh you might have already eaten chingri with different types of vegetables or spinach. The fanbase of chingri is quite vast indeed.

Chingri biriyani is another version of chicken or beef biriyani where chicken or beef is replaced by the very tasty shrimp. This is a simple biriyani dish where loads of shrimp are cooked with biriyani. In my childhood when my mom fried chingri or shrimp, I used to steal shrimp from the kitchen and eat those in my room. But my mom knew about it from the beginning and later she used to mock me for this habit at the dinner table.

Right now my family, my sons, and my husband are also big fans of shrimp. I enjoy preparing meals for my sons that do not even require a lot of time or effort. There is no need to marinate the shrimp for this simple Shrimp Biryani dish. This Instant Pot recipe produces a nutritious one-pot dish for hectic weeknights that is prepared in less than an hour using fewer ingredients than the classic Biryani.

Shrimp is an extremely wholesome food. They have a lot of protein and are relatively low in calories. They offer a variety of minerals and vitamins. Shrimp is highly nutrient-dense and it offers significant levels of several nutrients, including iodine, which are rare in many other foods. Although shrimp has a lot of cholesterol, it also has omega-3 fatty acids, which help to keep the heart healthy. Additionally, studies on shrimp have revealed its advantages for health. Astaxanthin, an antioxidant found in shrimp, helps to improve heart and brain health. All in all, shrimp not just provides taste, but also has great nutritional value.

It’s very important to get fresh, high-quality shrimp. The best seafood is typically wild-caught, although it may be pricey and difficult to get. Frequently, it is difficult to figure out how fresh the shrimp we purchase at grocery shops is. For these reasons, I prefer to purchase frozen shrimp that has been responsibly farmed. They taste great, are simple to prepare, and are widely accessible. For this biriyani recipe, I advise using extra-large shrimp.

I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law. She cooks this biriyani so well. I have not figured out to cook like her but my husband and sons love my biriyani too. This biriyani takes less time than other meaty biriyanis. When I have a busy weekday, I prefer to keep a box of frozen shrimp on hand to utilize for quick weeknight meals or to make entertaining appetizers for guests. So, this shrimp or chingri biriyani is perfect for any party and even for your weekends.

When I don’t want to eat any beef or chicken items but also crave biriyani I simply make this dish. Also, this chingri biriyani is very enjoyable on rainy days or winter days. Bored with your regular menu? Steamed shrimp or chingri biriyani with green chili and salad is all you need.

When the delicious and aromatic shrimp Biryani is prepared, it creates a festive environment at home. Shrimp Biryani is easier and prepared more quickly than Chicken and Mutton Biryani. Make this delicious Shrimp or chingri Biriyani for your upcoming dinner party and impress your guests!

• Don’t overcook shrimp. If you overcook shrimp that will make it hard. Just cook till they curl up as C shape. Overcooked shrimp may also turn chewy or rubbery.
• Try to use fresh shrimp. If you are using frozen shrimp then soak them in vinegar for a while and rinse them.
• Don’t overcook the biryani rice otherwise, the rice will become very sticky.
• You can use some homemade ghee for better taste and fragrance.