Thursday, April 10, 2008

Fish Biriyani -Made simple

You will need:
Fish- 250 Gms
Pudina leaves -handful
Garam masala-1/4 tsp
ginger garlic paste- 2tbsp
Curry leaves-handful
Onions chopped-1 Cup
Gr chilly-5
Gr chilly and pudina paste-1/4 cup (use 1/2 handful of pudina leaves and 2 gr chillies)
Basmati rice-1 measure-Presoaked to the level of rice measure in hot water for 5 mins and drained.
Oil- 3 Tbsp
lemon wedges-2 for garnish
Fish Preparation:
Marinate the fish in:
Turmeric-1/4 tsp
Red chilly powder-1/4 tsp

Biriyani preparation:
1)Heat oil in non stick skillet.Add the sliced onions,gr chilly,pudina,gr chilly and pudina paste,curry leaves, chopped coriander leaves,ginger garlic paste and fry well.
Now add the marinated fish to the above and add 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter for added flavor.
Lightly stir in the mixture.
Now separately add 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker along with the soaked and drained rice.Add 2 measures of water,to this rice add the entire fish masala (pt1),to this add some more pudina leaves,curry leaves,coriander leaves,gr chilly & pudina paste garam masala,whole garam masala spices,salt.Stir in the whole mixture lightly and close lid.Cook for 2 whistles.Allow to cool and serve hot.Garnish with lemon wedges.

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