# Kadwai Fish Biryani

Kadwai Fish Biryani is a special biryani from Kadwai in Ratnagiri district, showcasing a fine balance between Mughal influences and Maharashtrian Konkani elements with unique garam masala and green masala.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Add oil to a pan and place the fish pieces in it.
2. Season the fish with turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix the seasonings into the fish thoroughly.
4. Fry the marinated fish in oil.
5. Remove the fried fish from the pan and set aside.
6. Add whole spices (cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and black pepper) to the pan.
7. Add sliced onions to the pan with the spices and sauté until golden brown.
8. Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened and the mixture resembles a paste.
9. Pour yogurt into the pan and mix well with the tomato and onion mixture.
10. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala to the mixture and stir to combine.
11. Add a green paste made from garlic, coriander, mint, ginger, and green chillies to the pan.
12. Add salt to the mixture and stir well.
13. Place the fried fish pieces on top of the cooked masala in a pot.
14. Layer rice over the fish and masala.
15. Add pre-cooked potatoes to the rice layer.
16. Sprinkle fried onions and fresh herbs (coriander and mint) over the rice.
17. Cover the pot with a lid and cook.
18. Serve the fish biryani from the pot.

## Equipment

- pan
- pot

## 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!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2ox2P2Muxb/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6d25be30-5eae-4b03-acd0-9715b4ad67e9
- Extracted: 2025-06-24

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