Fish Biriyani

Ingredients (12)

• shahi jeera/caraway seeds1.5 tsp
• fennel seeds/saunf1 tsp
• turmeric powder0.5 tsp
• red chili powder1 tbsp
• biryani masala2 tsp
• ginger garlic paste1 tbsp
• fresh mint leaves0.25 cup
• ghee/clarified butter2 tbsp
• oil5 tbsp
• oil2 tsp
• fresh mint leaves0.25 cup
• ghee2 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Preparing Biryani Masala

2. 2

   heat up the pan, add shahi jeera/caraway seeds, fennel seeds/saunf, black stone flower/biryani ka Phool, cardamoms, cinnamon sticks, cloves, mace and dry roast for a minute.

3. 3

   grind them and make into a fine powder and keep aside.

4. 4

   Deep-frying the onions.

5. 5

   take 3 medium-sized onions. cut them into very thin long slices.

6. 6

   heat oil for deep-frying.

7. 7

   deep fry onions until they turn into a nice golden brown color.

8. 8

   Cleaning and cutting fish pieces

9. 9

   soak fish fillets in buttermilk for 5 minutes and rinse gently.

10. 10

    cut them into pieces and keep aside.

11. 11

    take 500 grams of Basmati rice into a bowl, pour water and soak for 30 minutes.

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    later rinse for 2-3 times before cooking.

13. 13

    Marinating the fish

14. 14

    take a mixing bowl, add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, biryani masala powder and mix them.

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    add 4-5 tbsp of oil(you can use the leftover oil used for deep-frying onion and mix again.

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    add fried onions, ginger garlic paste, green chili paste, squeeze half a lemon, add finely whipped yogurt and mix it up really well.

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    put the fish pieces and mix gently.

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    leave the marinade for 15-20 minutes.

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    pour 2.5 to 3 liters of water in a vessel.

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    add whole garam Masala spices, salt, and a little oil.

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    bring the water to boil. when the water starts to boil add the soaked Basmati rice.

22. 22

    water stops to boil after adding the rice, so bring it to boil again.

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    cook for exactly 3 minutes from the boiling point and turn off the heat.

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    strain out the water from rice immediately.

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    Cooking dum biryani

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    grease the cooking pot with little oil.

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    add the fish marinade.then spread half boiled rice over it.

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    add fried onions, fresh mint leaves, and little ghee.

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    cover the pot with aluminum foil and cover with lid.

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    keep a thick pan on the flame and place the cooking pot over it.

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    cook on high heat for 15 minutes.

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    next turn the heat to simmer and cook for 7-10 minutes.

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    turn off the heat. transfer the biryani into serving bowl turning the pot upside down.

34. 34

    Kerala style fish biriyani

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    Ginger and garlic paste

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    Ginger garlic paste

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    Coriander leaves