Kadwai Fish Biryani
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add oil to a pan and place the fish pieces in it.
- 2Season the fish with turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Mix the seasonings into the fish thoroughly.
- 4Fry the marinated fish in oil.
- 5Remove the fried fish from the pan and set aside.
- 6Add whole spices (cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and black pepper) to the pan.
- 7Add sliced onions to the pan with the spices and sauté until golden brown.
- 8Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened and the mixture resembles a paste.
- 9Pour yogurt into the pan and mix well with the tomato and onion mixture.
- 10Add chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala to the mixture and stir to combine.
- 11Add a green paste made from garlic, coriander, mint, ginger, and green chillies to the pan.
- 12Add salt to the mixture and stir well.
- 13Place the fried fish pieces on top of the cooked masala in a pot.
- 14Layer rice over the fish and masala.
- 15Add pre-cooked potatoes to the rice layer.
- 16Sprinkle fried onions and fresh herbs (coriander and mint) over the rice.
- 17Cover the pot with a lid and cook.
- 18Serve the fish biryani from the pot.
Ingredients
- fish
- turmeric powder
- salt
- black pepper
- oil
- cloves
- star anise
- cinnamon sticks
- cardamom
- onions
- tomatoes
- yogurt
- chilli powder
- coriander powder
- garam masala
- garlic
- coriander
- mint
- ginger
- green chillies
- potatoes
- fried onions
- rice
Equipment
panpot
Tips
- The garam masala and green masala for this recipe are unique and make the biryani delicious.
- Konkani Muslim food is a fine balance between Mughal influences and Maharashtrian Konkani elements.
- The first Indian Muslims were Arab traders, merchants and sailors who settled in the Konkan region, and that is how the Konkani Muslim community emerged.
- Konkani food is very diverse, showing subtle variations from one village to the next and one coastal town to another.
- Maharashtra is broadly divided into 6-7 cuisine zones: Konkani, Malvani, CKP, Mumbai Street Food, Kolhapuri, Puneeri and Saoji.
- Do give it a try and enjoy!
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