Experience the Exquisite Flavors of Indian Seafood

Biryani is a celebratory rice and meat dish cherished in the Indian. In this blog post, we can see how fish briyani can be cooked.

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 500g King fish

• 1 cup yogurt

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• Salt to taste

For Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice

• Water for soaking rice

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 3-4 green cardamom pods

• 3-4 cloves

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt to taste

For Biryani Masala:

• 2 onions, thinly sliced

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 2-3 green chilies, slit

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves

• 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves

• 1 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon biryani masala powder

• Salt to taste

• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

For Layering:

• Saffron strands soaked in warm milk

• Fried onions (optional)

• Chopped coriander leaves

• Chopped mint leaves

• Ghee or oil for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Fish:

   • Clean the fish fillets and cut them into medium-sized pieces.

   • In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

   • Coat the fish pieces with this marinade. Keep aside for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Rice:

   • Wash the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear.

   • Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes.

   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil.

   • Add soaked rice, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, and salt.

   • Cook the rice until it's 70-80% done. Drain the excess water and set aside.

3. Prepare the Biryani Masala:

   • Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet or pan.

   • Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

   • Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.

   • Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until tomatoes are softened.

   • Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, biryani masala powder, chopped coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

4. Assemble the Biryani:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   • In a large ovenproof dish, spread a layer of half-cooked rice.

   • Arrange marinated fish pieces on top of the rice.

   • Spread the prepared biryani masala evenly over the fish layer.

   • Top it with the remaining half-cooked rice.

   • Sprinkle saffron-soaked milk, fried onions (if using), chopped coriander leaves, and mint leaves over the rice.

   • Drizzle ghee or oil on top.

5. Baking:

   • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.

   • Place the biryani dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked and the rice is tender.

   • Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

6. Serving:

   • Gently mix the layers before serving to distribute the flavors.

   • Serve hot with raita, salad, or your favorite side dish.

Enjoy your delicious fish biryani! Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.