Delicious Fish Biryani

Fish Biryani is a flavorful mix of rice, spices and fish. Do try this simple and easy to make this authentic recipe. Serve hot with raita.

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Cuisine: Indian. Course: Main Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 20 Min Total Time: 30 min.

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Nutritional Info: Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 500 Carbs: 68g. Fat: 9g. Protein: 37g

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Ingredients:

Fish Marination:

• 500 Grams Fish

• 2 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder

• 2 Teaspoons Coriander Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

• 2 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste

For Gravy:

• 2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

• 1 Onion

• 2 Green Chilies

• 2 Tomatoes

• 1 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

• 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder

• 1/2 Cup Fresh Coconut

• 2 Kashmiri Red Chilies

• 10 Cashews

• 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk

• 2 Teaspoon Sour Cream

For Rice:

• 2 1/2 Cups Rice

• 6 Cups Water

• 2 Tablespoons Ghee

• 1 Teaspoon Shah Jeera

• 4 Cloves

• 4 Cardamom

• 2 Bay Leaves

• 1 Teaspoon Salt

• 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder

• 3 Tablespoons Saffron Milk

• Coriander Leaves

• Mint Leaves

• Fried Onions

• Butter

Method:

1. Take 500 grams Fish in a bowl, 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste and mix well, marinate for 1 hour.

2. Shallow fry the marinated fish.

3. Keep all the fried fish aside.

For Gravy:

1. Heat 2 tablespoon coconut oil, add 1 big chopped onion, once the onions are slightly brown, add 2 green chilies, 2 tomatoes & cook until the tomatoes are soft.

2. Add 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander powder. Cover the lid and cook for 2 minutes.

3. In a jar, add 1/2 cup fresh coconut, 2 Kashmiri red chilies, 10 cashews, 1/2 cup coconut milk and grind it coarsely.

4. Once the tomatoes are cooked, add the ground paste in it & mix well, add 2 teaspoon Sour Cream (optional) & mix well.

5. Once the oil separates, pour half of the gravy on the fried fish & leave it for 1 minute.

For Rice:

1. Soak 2 1/2 cups of basmati rice for 30 minutes.

2. In a pan, boil 6 cups water, 2 tablespoons ghee, 1 teaspoon Shah Jeera, 4 cloves, 4 cardamoms, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander powder and bring it to a boil.

3. Add 2 & 1/2 cups Basmati Rice and cook the rice until its 70% done.

4. Now add little rice in the remaining gravy and mix well.

5. Now add one more layer of rice.

6. Now add the fried fish coated with gravy & cover it with the final layer of rice.

7. In the top of the rice, add 3 tablespoons saffron milk, coriander leaves, mint leaves, fried onions, and butter.

8. Cover it with the foil & close the lid tightly & cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.

9. Open the lid & mix slightly.

Watch the Video for Procedure: