FISH BIRYANI

Preparation of FISH BIRYANI :

Ingredients:

•     Basmati rice - 2 Cups
•     Tomato puree (preferably fresh) - 1 Cup
•     Coconut milk - 1 Cup
•     Water -  2 Cups
•     Chili powder - 1 tsp
•     Garam masala(optional) - 1 tsp
•     Thorn less fish - 10-12 pieces
•     Ginger - 1 Inch
•     Garlic - 8 Flakes
•     Yogurt - 1 Cup
•     Green chilies - 4-5
•     Coriander leaves - 1 Bunch
•     Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
•     Onions sliced - 2
•     Oil - 2 tsp
•     Salt to taste

 
 Method: 

                  For Marination:

•                     Grind ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, and salt into a fine paste.
•                     And marinate the fish with it.
•                     Sprinkle with coriander leaves and keep aside for at least 30 min
  
      Rice Preparation
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•                     In a pan put 1 tsp oil and fry the rice for 2-3 min.
•                     Then add the tomato puree, coconut milk and 1-1/2 cups of water.
•                     Add salt, chili powder, garam masala and mix it very well.
•                     Cover the pan with a lid.
•                     Partially cook the rice (80%) on a slow flame.
  
     Fish Preparation
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•                     In a pan put 1 tsp oil and sauté the onions to golden color.
•                     Add marinated fish to it put some water and cover with the lid for 5-6 min
•                     Do not to break the fish pieces when stirring.
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     Final preparation
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•                     Take a baking dish, layer the rice then arrange the fish with its gravy and then again layer of  rice.
•                     Add the milk so that the rice doesn't dry.
•                     Cover with aluminum foil and keep it in the preheated oven for 7 min.
•                     Fish Biryani is ready.