• 7 years ago
Learn how to make Fish Biryani, Varun's style as he takes us out from the kitchen to his farmhouse in Alibaug only on Get Curried.

Fish biryani is an awesome dish in a world where Biryani's are mostly associated with either mutton or chicken. It is made of fish marinated with spices, fresh herbs and cooked with rice. So stay tuned and enjoy this beautiful delectable recipe.

Ingredients
For rice
300 gms (raw) long grained rice (salted and cooked till almost done)

For masala
5 tbsp oil
3 green cardamom pods
1 black cardamom pods
4 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs curry leaves
600 gms fish of choice
Salt as required
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 cup coconut milk
4-5 petals of dried kokum
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 large onion sliced
1 large tomato sliced
1/2 cup water
1 tsp cumin seeds

Topping
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 heavy pinch saffron
2 tbsp warm milk
Lemon slices
Banana leaves

Garnish
Mint leaves
Lemon rind julienne
Orange rind julienne

Method
In a vessel, heat 5 tbsp oil, add 1 sliced onion, 1 sliced tomato, green chillies, 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 1 black cardamom, 3 green cardamoms, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 sprigs curry leaves, mix it well and allow it to cook for a minute.

Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp chilli powder, Salt as required and mix it nicely.

Add 1 cup coconut milk give it a mix.

Rub the fish with some salt, garam masala powder and turmeric powder.

Add the fish into the vessel, 4-5 petals of dried kokum, 300 gms (par boiled) long grain rice, 2 tbsp saffron milk, cover it with banana leaves put the lid and cook for 10-15 mins.

Garnish it with mint leaves, lemon rind julienne, orange rind julienne and boiled eggs.

Fish Biryani is ready to be served!

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