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Fish Biryani

A fragrant rice dish layered with spiced marinated fish, herbs, and aromatic basmati rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
Fish Marinade
  • 500 g fish fillets
  • 0.5 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Biryani Base
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves chopped

Equipment

  • Large cooking pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rice strainer
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  2. Marinate fish with yogurt, spices, and lemon juice for 20 minutes.
  3. Boil rice with whole spices until 70 percent cooked, then drain.
  4. Cook onions in oil and ghee until golden.
  5. Add tomatoes and spices and cook until softened.
  6. Add marinated fish and cook briefly.
  7. Layer rice and fish mixture with herbs.
  8. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

Notes

Use firm fish to prevent breaking during cooking.