FISH BIRYANI

FISH BIRYANI

Ingredients:
Fish(fillets)-1 lb
Basmati rice-3 cups
Oil-for deep frying
Corn flour-2 tablespoons
Egg-1
Ginger garlic paste-1 1/2 tablespoon
Coriander powder-1 1/2 tablespoon
Cumin powder-1 teaspoon
Salt - as per taste
Chili powder-1 tablespoon
Onion(slices)-1
Green chilies -2
Curd-1 tablespoon
Cloves-8
Cinnamon stick-2 (1 inch)
Star anise-4
Bay leaves -2
Mace/javithri-1
Garam masala powder-1 tablespoon
Coriander leaves-for garnish
Mint leaves-for garnish

Preparation:
Marinate fish pieces with 1/2 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste,coriander powder, cumin powder,chili powder,salt,garam masala powder,egg and corn flour for 10 mins. Add oil in a pan and deep fry marinated fish pieces until golden brown in colour. Keep it aside.
    Add oil in a pressure cooker,add whole garam masala,onion slices,green chilies,ginger garlic paste,coriander powder,cumin powder and fry for 2 mins. Add chili powder,salt,curd,garam masala and cook for 1 min. Add basmati rice and water(4 1/2 cups) close the lid and cook for 2 whistles.let it cool and open the lid then add fried fish pieces,coriander leaves and mint leaves .close the lid and cook on low flame for 5 mins.serve hot with raita.