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Fish Pulao

Ingredients
  

  • Tilapia-4 fillets
  • Basmati Rice-2 cups
  • Bay leaf-1
  • Cardamom-2
  • Cinnamon-1/2 inch
  • Cloves-3
  • Peppercorns-4
  • Onions-2 medium chopped
  • Crushed garlic-2 tsp
  • Crushed Ginger-2 tsp
  • Tomato-1 large chopped
  • Ground Cumin-1 tbsp
  • Ground Coriander-1 tbsp
  • Saffron-1 tsp
  • Water-4 cups
  • Salt- to taste
  • Oil-3 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • In a deep bottomed pot heat oil and add the bay leaf along with the cardamom,cinnamon,cloves,peppercorns and saute for about a minute.
  • Add the onions and saute for about 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato and the ground spices.Cook on medium for about 4-5 minutes until you see oil separating at the sides.
  • Add the rice, water and saffron.Adjust the seasonings.Bring to a boil on high.Cover and cook on low heat.After 10 minutes add the Tilapia fillets.
  • Cover and cook until the rice is done (about 10 minutes).
  • Serve hot with a salad and raita!