Marinate the shrimps in salt, red chili, turmeric, black pepper and garlic for 15-20 minutes.

Heat oil in a wok and add the shrimps. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes until the shrimps are cooked. take out and keep aside.

In the same oil add cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamoms and cumin seeds and allow to crackle.

Add chopped onions and fry until golden.

Add garlic paste and sauté until aromatic.

Add potatoes and fry for 1 minute.

Add salt, chili, turmeric, cumin and coriander powder and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add water to the potatoes and bring to boil.

Add drained rice and allow cook on high until the rice absorb all the water.

When all the water is absorbed, put the rice on dum (steam) for 10 minutes.

After the dum is complete and the rice is fully cooked, turn the flame off and add the shrimps.

Mix and serve.

Enjoy!