Instant Pot Fish Biryani
User Reviews
4.8
192 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Calories
553 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indian
Instant Pot Fish Biryani
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One pot Fish Biryani with aromatic long-grain basmati rice cooked over perfectly spiced fish marinated in warm spices, garnished with caramelized onions.
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Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic pressed
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 to 2 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Kasoori Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 10-12 mint leaves roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup PLAIN yogurt
Remaining Ingredients:
- 2 pounds bone-in halibut or Salmon cut into 1 inch steaks
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup ghee divided
- 1 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
- ½ jalapeno sliced into 4 wedges optional
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped for garnish
Raita
- 2 cups PLAIN yogurt
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Make Marinade by mixing ginger, garlic, red chili powder, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, fenugreek leaves, salt, mint leaves, cilantro, lemon juice and yogurt. Add fish and coat evenly with the marinade. Keep in the refrigerator while preparing rest of the ingredients.
- Rinse and soak basmati rice for 20 mins. Drain and reserve.
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add thinly sliced onions and cook stirring frequently for 8 to 10 mins or until the onions are caramelized. Take out half of the onion and keep it aside for garnishing the biryani.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ghee to the Instant Pot with half of the caramelized onions already in the pot. Add dill and mix well deglazing the pot. Add marinated fish and jalapeño (if using). Add rice, 1.5 teaspoon salt and water. Gently push all the rice under the liquids with a spatula.
- Close the Instant Pot and turn pressure valve to sealing. Set Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook mode and adjust the time to 5 mins. Follow with Quick release.
- Garnish with the remaining caramelized onions and cilantro. Serve with Raita (Onions and tomatoes mixed in yogurt), and lime wedges.
Raita
- To make the raita, whisk the yogurt in a medium bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, salt and mix well. Garnish with cilantro.
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Notes
- If you have an air fryer you can use it for perfectly golden fried onions. This is a good alternative to caramelizing them in the Instant Pot.
- fried onions.
- If you have an air fryer you can use it for perfectly golden fried onions. This is a good alternative to caramelizing them in the Instant Pot.
- This recipe makes medium spicy Biryani. For extra spicy add more spicy green chili, red chili powder, and garam masala
Nutrition Information
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Calories
553kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1801mg
(75%)
Potassium
1055mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1505IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
15.6mg
(17%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1801mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 1055mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1505IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 15.6mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
192 reviews
Excellent
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