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Spicy Seafood Biryani

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 500 grams Mixed seafood
  • 2 medium size, thinly sliced Onions
  • 2 medium size, chopped Tomatoes
  • 3 finely chopped Garlic cloves
  • 1 inch piece grated Ginger
  • a handful chopped Cilantro leaves
  • a handful chopped Mint leaves
  • 3 slit Green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons Spicy Biryani Masala
  • 4 pieces Salmon
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Cooking oil

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions until translucent. Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes, mint leaves, cilantro and green chilies, and sauté until the tomatoes are soft.
  4. Add the Biryani masala and sauté for a few more minutes until the spices are well blended with the other ingredients.
  5. Add the drained rice to the pot, then pour in enough water to cover the rice by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is half cooked.
  6. Add the seafood to the pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the rice is fully cooked and the seafood is tender.
  7. Turn off the heat, fluff the rice and seafood with a fork, and serve hot.