Wash basmati rice and keep aside
Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds
Add ginger, garlic, green chilli, and onion; sauté
Add chopped tomato and tomato paste; sauté
Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and biryani masala/garam masala; sauté well
Add the washed rice and mix
Add 2 cups + 2 tablespoons of water
Optionally add cardamom and bay leaf for extra flavour
Cook on medium flame until 1 whistle, then turn off flame
Wait until pressure is completely released and open cooker immediately
Marinate prawns with chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt
Fry prawns with oil or oil spray for 3 minutes each side
Add chilli garlic oil for extra flavour
Serve tomato rice with prawns and cucumber salad
