Ilish Macher Biryani (Hilsa Fish Biryani - Bengali style)

Name: Ilish Macher Biryani (Hilsa Fish Biryani - Bengali style)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Fish Curry -; 3 pieces Hilsa fish; 2 tbsp. oil; 2 tbsp. ghee; 2 onions, sliced; 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp. red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. cumin powder; to taste salt; 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten; 2-3 green chilies; 1 cup coconut milk; Biryani -; 1 cup Basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes; 1-2 tbsp. ghee / oil; 1 " cinnamon stick; 2-3 green cardamoms; 4-5 cloves; 1-2 bay leaves; 1 onion, sliced; Garnishing -; 2 tbsp. fried onions; 2 slit green chilies; 1 tsp. kewra water; 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tbsp. ghee

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#riceisthebest - A must try recipe for all fish lovers, this Hilsa Fish Biryani is just out of this world. It is cooked in a rich yoghurt and coconut milk gravy and flavoured with kewra water. It is a one-pot delicacy that is just perfect for any special occasion, festivals or dinner party. Serve it with some gravy, green chilies and lime wedges for a sumptuous Sunday lunch menu. #goldenapron

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

Fish Curry -
3 piecesHilsa fish
2 tbsp.oil
2 tbsp.ghee
2onions, sliced
1 tbsp.ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp.red chilli powder
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1/2 tsp.cumin powder
to tastesalt
1/2 cupyogurt, beaten
2-3green chilies
1 cupcoconut milk
Biryani -
1 cupBasmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
1-2 tbsp.ghee / oil
1" cinnamon stick
2-3green cardamoms
4-5cloves
1-2bay leaves
1onion, sliced
Garnishing -
2 tbsp.fried onions
2slit green chilies
1 tsp.kewra water
1 tsp.coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp.ghee

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Steps

1

Marinate the fish with a pinch of salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder for 10 minutes.
2

For the curry - Heat oil and ghee in a pan and saute the onion till light brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
3

Add all the dry spices and mix well.
4

Add the beaten curd & green chilies. Simmer for a minute.
5

Add the coconut milk and simmer further for a minute.
6

Add the marinated fish pieces and cook, covered for 4-5
minutes. Switch off the flame and keep aside.
7

For the Biryani - Heat the ghee / oil in a separate pan and temper with the whole garam masala and bay leaves. Add the onion and saute till light brown.
8

Add the soaked rice and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add 3-4 tbsp. of the gravy,
9

Salt and 1 & 1/2 -2 cups water and cook till the rice is done.
10

Arrange the cooked rice in a pan and then arrange the cooked fish over it. Spread a little of the gravy, ghee, fried onions, green chilies, kewra water & coriander leaves.
11

Cover with a lid & cook in dum on a low flame for 5-10 min.
12

Serve with the remaining gravy, few green chilies and lime wedges for a sumptuous meal.