In this video, I’ll show you how to recreate a mouth-watering, restaurant-quality fish biryani in the comfort of your own kitchen. Using a rich blend of spices, aromatic basmati rice, and tender marinated fish, this recipe brings out intense flavors and beautiful colors. Get ready for a complete step-by-step guide, from marinating the fish to the final layering and steaming technique for the most flavorful biryani you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
For Marinating the Fish:
500g fish fillets (choose firm fish like kingfish, salmon, or tilapia)1/2 cup yogurt1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste1 teaspoon red chili powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garam masalaSalt to taste
For Biryani Rice:
2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained6 cups water1 bay leaf4 green cardamoms4 cloves1 cinnamon stickSalt to taste
For Biryani Masala:2 tablespoons ghee (or oil)1 large onion, thinly sliced2 green chilies, slit1 large tomato, chopped1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon biryani masala powder (or garam masala)1/2 teaspoon red chili powder1/4 cup warm milk with a pinch of saffron (optional, for color and aroma)