Exceptionally Savoury And Delicious Indian Fish Bir

Name: Exceptionally Savoury And Delicious Indian Fish Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 kg kingfish; 1/2 kg basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes; 3 medium onions, peeled,washed and sliced; 1 1/2 cups oil; 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, beaten; 1 medium tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh ginger-garlic paste; 2 teaspoons green chili paste; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; salt; 10 mint leaves, washed and chopped (or more if desired); 10 sprigs coriander leaves, washed and chopped (or more if desired); 5 sprigs of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn (or more if desired); For marinating the fish; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 1 tablespoon red chili powder; 3 sprigs of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn

Servings: persons

1/2 kg kingfish
1/2 kg basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
3 medium onions, peeled,washed and sliced
1 1/2 cups oil
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, beaten
1 medium tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons green chili paste
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
salt
10 mint leaves, washed and chopped (or more if desired)
10 sprigs coriander leaves, washed and chopped (or more if desired)
5 sprigs of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn (or more if desired)
For marinating the fish
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 tablespoon red chili powder
3 sprigs of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn

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["Marinate the fish with the ingredients mentioned under""marinating"" for 30 minutes in a dish.", "Keep aside.", "Heat oil in a pan.", "Toss in the sliced onion and stir-fry it until its brownish in colour.", "Remove it from the oil.", "Crush the fried onion and keep aside.", "Fry the marinated fish in the remaining oil.", "Pour the remaining oil in a pan.", "Add the ginger and garlic pastes and green chilli paste.", "Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the oil separates from the pastes.", "Now add all the masala powders, chopped tomato and curry leaves to it.", "Mix well.", "Stir in yogurt and the crushed and fried onion.", "Add salt to taste.", "Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, on medium heat.", "Add the fried fish, corriander and mint leaves.", "Now boil the rice in a large pot till it is 75% cooked.", "Drain the water.", "Now, take the vessel in which you will be serving this biryani{preferably a large earthen pot}.", "Alternately, arrange layers of rice and fried fish in this.", "Close and seal tightly with atta dough{wheat flour dough which we use to make Indian flatbreads/chapatis}.", "Cook on high flame for 5 minutes.", "Lower flame and cook for 20 minutes on very low heat.", "Break the seal, uncover, mix well and serve hot with a raita of your choice.", "Enjoy!"]

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 kg kingfish, 1/2 kg basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes, 3 medium onions, peeled,washed and sliced, 1 1/2 cups oil, and more.

Yes, Exceptionally Savoury And Delicious Indian Fish Biryani falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Exceptionally Savoury And Delicious Indian Fish Biryani

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