Secret Ingredient for Ilish Biryani Recipe

Ilish Biryani Ingredients:

• Hilsa fish: 5-6 pieces
• Basmati rice: 2 cups
• Potatoes: 3 large (cut into halves)
• Onions (chopped): 2 large
• Tomato (chopped): 1 large
• Yogurt: 1/2 cup
• Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tablespoon
• Green chilies (chopped): 4-5
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala (cumin, cinnamon, cardamom): 1 tablespoon
• Coriander leaves (chopped): 1/2 cup
• Mint leaves (chopped): 1/4 cup
• Oil: 1/4 cup
• Ghee: 2 tablespoons
• Salt: As per taste
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Water: 3 cups

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Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare the fish:

• Wash the hilsa fish pieces.
• Marinate with salt and turmeric powder. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

2. Cook the rice:

• Wash the basmati rice and soak it for 30 minutes.
• Boil 3 cups of water with some salt, then half-cook the rice. Drain and set aside.

3. Fry the fish and potatoes:

• Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
• Fry the potato pieces until golden brown and keep aside.

4. Fry onions:

• In the same oil, fry chopped onions until golden brown.

5. Prepare the masala:

• Add ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder, and green chilies to the fried onions. Cook well.

6. Add fish and potatoes:

• Mix the fried fish and potatoes with the prepared masala and cook for a few more minutes.

7. Add yogurt and spices:

• Add yogurt, garam masala, and a little sugar to the mixture. Stir well.

8. Layer the biryani:

• In a large pot, spread some ghee and oil.
• Add a layer of half-cooked rice.
• Spread the fish and masala mixture on top. Sprinkle some mint and coriander leaves.
• Add another layer of rice and repeat the process.

9. Dum cooking:

• Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes. This helps the flavors to mix well.

10. Serve hot:

• Remove the pot from the stove and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Ilish Biryani!