RECIPE NAMEDAILY FISH BIRIYANI
SEAFOOD USEDSeer Fish
CUTSteak
SUBSTITUTESteaks of Grouper, Red Snapper, Emperor
CUISINEKerala
TOTAL TIME = 2 Hours
TIME FOR PREPARATION1 Hour
TIME FOR COOKING1 Hour

Seer Fish

RECIPE DESCRIPTION:

Fish Biriyani is a dish that showcases the rich and diverse culture of Kerala which is influenced from both Arab and traditional cuisine.

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

Seer Fish½ kg
Onion4
Tomato3
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Green Chilli Paste1 tbsp
Yogurt4 tbsp
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Ghee¼ cup
Garam Masala1 tbsp

INGREDIENTS FOR MARINATING FISH

Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Chilli Powder2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Fennel Seed Powder½ tsp

INGREDIENTS FOR RICE

Basmati Rice2 cups
Turmeric Powdera pinch
Cardamom2
Cloves3
Cinnamon2
Ghee1 tsp
Kasturi Methia pinch
Lime Juice2 tbsp

HOW TO PREPARE

  • Defrost the fish as per instruction. Wash and marinate the fish with the given ingredients and keep it in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Fry Fish in Ghee and keep it aside.
  • In the same pan add onion and sauté till golden brown and add ginger garlic paste.
  • Sauté for 2 min and add tomatoes, garam masala, coriander leaves, salt and cook for few minutes.
  • Add yogurt and put the fried fish in the mixture.
  • Keep for a minute and remove from fire.

FOR RICE

  • In a pressure cooker add all the ingredients except for lime juice and add 4 cups of water.
  • Wait for one whistle, remove from fire.
  • In a large dish heat ghee and add a layer of rice with 2 tbsp lime juice.
  • Now layer it with fish masala on top of it.
  • Now again layer it with the remaining rice on top of it.
  • Add the remaining ghee to it and keep the lid closed for 10 min.
  • Before serving add fried onions, cashew nuts and raisins (optional).

TIP: 

Serve with sweet pickles, curd salad, pappad and boiled egg.