Fish Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with seared fish, caramelized onions, and warm spices. A showstopper one-pot dinner that tastes like a restaurant dish but comes together in under an hour.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Mix fish chunks with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Marinate 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Add half the onions. Cook until dark golden brown and crispy, ~8 minutes. Transfer to paper towel.
Step 5
Add remaining 2 tbsp ghee. Sear fish in batches 2 minutes per side without stirring. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
In the same pot, add remaining raw onions and cook until softened, ~4 minutes.
Step 7
Add rice and toast, stirring often, until light golden, ~3 minutes.
Step 8
Pour in 4 cups water. Add bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to boil.
Step 9
Nestle fish chunks into rice. Cover tightly. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes.
Step 10
Remove from heat. Let rest 5 minutes covered without lifting lid.
Step 11
Gently fluff rice with a fork. Fold in most of the fresh cilantro and mint.
Step 12
Transfer to a serving platter. Top with crispy onions and remaining fresh herbs.
Tools you’ll need
- fine-mesh strainer
- heavy-bottomed pot with tight-fitting lid (5-6 quart capacity)
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
- fork
- serving platter
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