Fried Fish Masala Rice

Now this one is a real 'Nadan' (Authentic) recipe! We all are used to having fried fish with rice. But this is a bit different though there is Fried Fish and there is Rice. :-) 

Now, lets see how to make this 'Fried Fish Masala Rice'...

Ingredients:

For Marination

King Fish - 500g

Turmeric Powder-1/4tsp

Red Chilli Powder-1tbsp

For the Masala

Onion -3

Ginger - 11/2tbsp

Garlic - 11/2tbsp

Green chillies - 3

Turmeric Powder - 1/4tsp

Red chilli powder - 1/2tsp

Coriander powder - 1tsp

Garam masala powder -1tsp

Lemon Juice - 1tsp

Pepper powder-1/4tsp

Coriander leaves- 1/4 cup

Mint leaves - 1/4cup

Oil -1/2cup
Basmati Rice - 2cups

Method:

Step 1

Marinate the fish with salt,turmeric and chilli powder.Keep it aside for 1/2 an hr.

Heat oil in a pan.Fry the fish in medium flame till the fish turns golden brown color.Allow to cool.Make them into small pieces with your hands.

Step 2

Cook the rice with 4 cups of water.Rice should not become too soft,the rice grains should be separate

after cooking.

Step 3.

Heat the same oil that  was used for frying the fish.  - This gives an extra flavor to the rice .

Now, add chopped ginger,garlic and green chillies.Saute for 2 minutes.Add chopped onion.Saute well.Add all the masala powders and mint leaves.Saute well for 1minute.Add fish pieces.Mix well.

Add the cooked rice little by little.Add lemon juice to this.Mix well.Serve hot.

Recipe Courtsey - Lakshmi Nair