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Fish Biryani Recipe

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with marinated fish and spices.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Fish fillets cut into pieces
  • 2 cups Basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 2 large Onions thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 4 pods Cardamom
  • 4 cloves Cloves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 2 cups Water
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 handful Fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 handful Fresh mint chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the fish with yogurt, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat ghee in a frying pan. Fry the onions until golden brown. Remove half and set aside for garnishing.
  3. 3. In the same pan, add cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté for a minute.
  4. 4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5. Add the marinated fish and cook until the fish is done. Set aside.
  6. 6. In a large pot, boil water with salt. Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain the water.
  7. 7. Layer the rice and fish mixture in the pot. Sprinkle garam masala, fresh coriander, and mint between layers.
  8. 8. Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
  9. 9. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

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