Fried Fish Biryani
If you think Biryani can only be made with chicken or mutton, you are in for a surprise. You can make scrumptious Fish Biryani and in half the time!
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
For the Rice
Instructions
  1. Heat oil and add cumin seeds.
  2. When they splutter, add onions and ginger-garlic pastes.
  3. Stir fry till fat separates.
  4. Add the garam masala, coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and yogurt and saute till fat separates.
  5. Mix in the fish and cook over high heat till opaque.
  6. Mix in the browned onions, coriander, green chillies and biryani masala.
  7. To make the rice, heat oil and add cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and cardamoms.
  8. When they darken a bit, add rice, water and salt.
  9. Mix well and cook till rice is tender but still holds its shape.
  10. To serve, put the fish layer at the bottom of the dish, cover with the rice and sprinkle the saffron-milk mixture.
  11. Keep in an oven or over low heat, over a tawa for about 15 minutes.
  12. Mix to break up the layers and serve.