Fish Biryani Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the fish Marinade:

· 500g fish fillets (preferably kingfish or seer fish)

· 1/2 cup yogurt

· 1 tsp turmeric powder

· 1 tsp red chili powder

· 1 tsp garam masala

· 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

· salt to taste

· Juice of 1 lemon

For the Rice:

· 2 cups basmati rice

· 4 cups water

· 2-3 cloves

· 2-3 cardamom pods

· 1 small cinnamon stick

· 1 bay leaf

· salt to taste

For the Biryani Masala:

· 2 large onions, thinly sliced

· 2 tomatoes, chopped

· 2 green chilies, slit

· 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

· 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves

· 1/4 cup mint leaves

· 1 tsp garam masala

· 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

· 1 tsp red chili powder

· 3 tbsp oil or ghee

Instructions

1. Marinate the Fish:

1. Mix yogurt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.

2. Coat the fish fillets in this mixture.

3. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the Rice:

1. Rinse basmati rice and soak for 20 minutes.

2. Boil water with whole spices (cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf) and salt.

3. Add rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare the Masala:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Fry onions until golden brown.

2. Add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and sauté until raw smell disappears.

3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook until oil separates.

4. Mix in chopped coriander and mint leaves.

4. Layer the Biryani:

1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer half of the cooked rice.

2. Place marinated fish pieces over the rice.

3. Pour the remaining rice on top.

4. Sprinkle some fried onions, mint, and coriander leaves.

5. Dum Cooking:

1. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.

2. Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

3. Optionally, place a pan under the biryani pot for indirect heat to prevent burning.

6. Serve:

· Gently mix the biryani before serving.

· Serve hot with raita, pickle, or a salad.

 

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Balasahana Suresh

15/09/2025 12:28 PM