How long does Thalassery Fish Biryani take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thalassery Fish Biryani serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Thalassery Fish Biryani spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Thalassery Fish Biryani?

250 grams Seer Fish, 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, 1 tsp Biryani Masala, ¾ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, ½ cup Curd, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thalassery Fish Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thalassery Fish Biryani?

About 810 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thalassery Fish Biryani

Name: Thalassery Fish Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 250 grams Seer Fish; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice; 1 inch Ginger; 8 cloves Garlic; 3 Green Chilli; 6 Small Onion (Shallots); 4 tbsp Ghee; 3 tbsp Oil; 10 Cashew (half); 10 Raisins; ¾ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ¾ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ½ cup Tomato, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Curd; 3 tbsp Mint Leaves, Chopped; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 tsp Biryani Masala; 4 Green Cardamom; 2 Bay Leaves; 5 Cloves; 2 inch Cinnamon; ½ Mace; 1½ cup Water, Hot; ½ tsp Salt

60 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min

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21 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Moplah Fish Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Thalassery fish biryani: seer fish and seeraga samba rice layered with mint masala, fried onions and cashews. Medium-spicy, serves 2, an hour, with video.

Good for: Ramzan, Party

Ingredients

27 items

3 people

Seer Fish250 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Seeraga Samba Rice1 cup
Ginger1 inch
Garlic8 cloves
Green Chilli3
Small Onion (Shallots)6
Ghee4 tbsp
Oil3 tbsp
Cashew (half)10
Raisins10
Onion, Thinly Sliced1½ cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Tomato, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Curd½ cup
Mint Leaves, Chopped3 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped3 tbsp
Biryani Masala1 tsp
Green Cardamom4
Bay Leaves2
Cloves5
Cinnamon2 inch
Mace½
Water, Hot1½ cup
Sugar¼ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	810kcal	2430kcal
Protein	28g	83g
Carbohydrate	82g	247g
Fat	43g	128g
Fibre	7.8g	23g
Sugar	8.8g	26g

Cookd masalas for seer fish

Method

1
Marinate the fish in salt and turmeric powder. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Seer FishSaltTurmeric Powder
2
Wash the rice and soak for 20 minutes.
Seeraga Samba Rice
3
Make a paste of the ginger, garlic, green chilli and shallots, using water if needed.
GingerGarlicGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)
4
In a pot, heat ghee and oil. Fry the cashew nuts until golden brown. Set them aside.
GheeOilCashew (half)
5
In the same oil, fry the raisins until they puff up. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Raisins
6
Add the sliced onions and fry them until they are golden brown. Remove them onto a plate lined with paper towels.
Onion
7
Remove 3 tbsp of the oil from the pan. Set this aside to cook the rice.
8
Fry the marinated fish for 2 minutes on each side. It should not be completely cooked, only about 80% through.
9
To the same pot, add the onion and saute until it softens. Add the previously prepared paste (ginger, garlic, shallots, green chillies). Saute until the raw smell disappears.
Onion
10
Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Saute again till the raw smell of the spices disappears, around 5 minutes. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
11
Add the sliced tomatoes and cook until it has softened and the masalas are completely cooked, around 5 minutes.
Tomato
12
Add the curd, mint leaves, coriander leaves and Biryani masala. Mix well and cook for 3 more minutes. The masala is ready.
CurdMint LeavesCoriander LeavesBiryani Masala
13
To cook the rice, add in the oil and ghee mixture that was removed from the pot earlier.
14
Add cardamom, bay leaves, clove, cinnamon and mace. When it starts to release its aroma, add in the rice and saute on medium heat for 3 minutes or until it starts to turn opaque.
Green CardamomBay LeavesClovesCinnamonMace
15
Add in the hot water and season with salt and sugar.
WaterSaltSugar
16
Cover and cook for 15 minutes on a low flame.
17
To layer the Biryani, remove half the masala into a bowl.
18
Add in half the rice. Add half of the fried onions.
19
Add in the remaining masala and then arrange the fried fish slices.
20
Add in the rest of the rice. Sprinkle the fried onions, cashew nuts and raisins on top. Cover tightly with a lid.
21
Place on a low heat for 8 minutes.

Before you start

How long does Thalassery Fish Biryani take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thalassery Fish Biryani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thalassery Fish Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Thalassery Fish Biryani spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Thalassery Fish Biryani?: 250 grams Seer Fish, 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, 1 tsp Biryani Masala, ¾ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, ½ cup Curd, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thalassery Fish Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thalassery Fish Biryani?: About 810 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.