Snoek Fish Biryani
A very popular Indian dish and adopted by the Cape Muslims and is usually served at religious festivals and is ideal for entertaining large numbers.
Snoek Fish Biryani
- Boil 3 cups long-grain Basmati rice in salted water with one cup Mcain Mixed veggies and 2 teaspoons fine rice spice until cooked.
- Do not overcook.
- Strain in a rice colander and set aside.
- Spice Snoek fish or fish of your choice with Aromat, fish spice, and Fisherman seasoning.
- Fry in shallow oil and set aside.
- Slice 3 onions thinly and braise in oil.
- Add one large sliced green pepper.
- Take out half of the onion and green pepper. Add salt to taste.
- Set aside and mix with the cooked rice.
- With remaining onions and green peppers add 5 grated fresh garlic, one heaped teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoons mild Suhana chili powder, 2 teaspoons Mother in Law masala spice, and 1 teaspoon Rajah mild and flavourful spice.
- Salt to taste. add half a cup of water and simmer for 5 minutes. You can add more water if needed to make it saucy.
- Fry potatoes cut in rings until crispy. set aside.
- Layered rice in a deep pot.
- Add fish and fried potato slices and pour the curry sauce over.
- Repeats above with another layer and ends lastly with a rice layer.
- Add pieces of butter on top, put the greased paper on seal with a lid, and simmer on low heat until the butter is melted.
- Garnish with fresh Dhania (Cilantro leaves)
Prepared, tried, and tested Feriel Sonday
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