Lightened Up Fish Biryani With Fresh Dill #SundaySupper

Fish Biryani! Tender fish cooked in a savory mixture of rice, spices and fresh dill! The heady aroma of dill and spices filled my home when I cooked fish biryani last night! My Sunday Supper team is celebrating dads this week and I made one of my dad’s favorite dishes: fish biryani! I call this a lightened version because I used mainly olive oil to make this dish.  Traditionally any biryani is made using loads of ghee (clarified butter) and since my dear dad has heart issues I made this lightened version using very little ghee and more heart healthy olive oil. I also swapped traditional cilantro with dill in this recipe. I love cilantro but I find dill pairs with fish much better than cilantro in this dish. Fresh dill gives it a unique fresh flavor and creates a light flavorful healthy fish biryani! I seared the fish on both sides with some spices to keep it from breaking up and that holds the fish together when you cook the biryani. I also cooked the fish biryani on the stove for the first part and then popped it into the oven for the last twenty minutes. This ensures evenly cooked rice with a slightly baked flavor. My family loved my fish biryani, a dish inspired by my dad! Nutrition Wise!

Fish is a good source of heart healthy omega 3 and lean protein. Add some olive oil and fresh dill and you have a hearty dose of antioxidants! About my dad!

My dad is one of the kindest persons I know of.  He was a zoology professor and I have vivid memories of different kinds of specimens displayed on shelves in our home. I also remember his students dissecting frogs, snakes and fish in our large dining room. No wonder I do not flinch or squeal even when I see the largest bugs. I grew up with them 😉 ! My dad lives in India so I don’t see him as much as I’d like but every time I make this lightened version of fish biryani I remember him.

Fish Biriyani with Fresh Dill

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Serves	10-12
Dietary	Diabetic, Gluten Free
Meal type	Main Dish
Misc	Child Friendly, Freezable, Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
Region	Indian

Ingredients

• 3 Cups basmati rice (uncooked)
• 2 Lbs boneless fish (cut into 3 inch slices)
• 1/2 cup olive oil divided
• 2 Tsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 3 Tsp ginger paste (or grated ginger)
• 3 Tsp garlic paste (or finely diced garlic)
• 3 Tbsp biryani masala
• 1/2 Tsp cumin
• 1/2 Tsp turmeric
• 1 Tsp garam masala
• 1 cup fresh dill (chopped and divided)
• 4 Cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 Tsp saffron (optional)
• 2 Tsp salt

Note

Biryani masala is available in Asian & Indian stores. Combine equal parts of powdered cumin, coriander, turmeric, fennel with 1/2 quantity of powdered chili, cinnamon, cloves to make your own custom basic biryani masala mix.

Directions

	Soak rice in water.
	Heat 2 tsp oil. Smear fish with cumin, turmeric salt and lightly sear on both sides for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
	Heat remaining oil in a deep dish. Add onion and cook about 3-5 minutes till translucent. Add ginger, garllc paste and cook another 2 minutes. Add biryani masala, tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes till oil floats on top..
	Add 4 cups water and cook till it boils. Add soaked rice, salt, half of the dill and close the lid. Cook ten minutes.
	Heat oven to 350 degrees. Open the deep dish, add remaining dill, milk and gently stir the mixture. Rice should be half cooked at this point. Gently slide in fish, saffron, Drizzle the ghee, cover with rice and cover the lid. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
	Serve warm with yogurt or raita.

Check out what the rest of my Sunday Supper team had cooked up in honor of their dad’s !

Dad’s Favorite Main Dishes: 

• • Father’s Day Ribs by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
  • Chorizo Burgers by La Cocina de Leslie
  • Whiskey Sliders by Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Beer Can Chicken by Crazy Foodie Stunts
  • Pesto Shrimp Roll Sandwich by Growing Up Gabel
  • Cast Iron Filet Mignon with Wine Sauce by I Run For Wine
  • Grilled Tilapia with Blueberry Mango Salsa by Runner’s Tales
  • Chicken Wings for Dad by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Fish with Black Bean Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs by Curious Cuisiniere
  • Tamale Pie Ring by Treats & Trinkets
  • Grill-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables by Foxes Loves Lemons
  • Grandma Papina’s Lamb Stew by Webicurean
  • Barbecue Beans and Ribs by Food Lust People Love
  • Skillet Meat Lasagna by Peanut Butter and Peppers 
  • Panko Crusted Snapper by Supper for a Steal 
  • Gluten Free Bourbon Honey Grilled Pork Chops by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
  • Boiled Shrimp for Father’s Day by The Catholic Foodie
  • Dad’s Famous Baby Back Ribs by Family Foodie
  • Turkey Stuffed Peppers by Ruffles & Truffles
  • Lightened Up Fish Biriyani With Fresh Dill by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  • Cauliflower, Potato, and Cheddar Pierogi by Healthy.Delicious

  Dad’s Favorite Appetizers and Sides: 

  • Spicy Caramelized Bacon Wrapped Smoked Oysters by Noshing with the Nolands
  • Tuna Pasta Salad – Dad’s Recipe by Juanita’s Cocina
  • Grilled Bok Choy by Shockingly Delicious
  • Bacon-Cheddar Potato Salad by Home Cooking Memories
  • Couscous Tabbouleh by Soni’s Food

  Dad’s Favorite Desserts

  • Dad’s Cheesecake by Table for 7
  • Cheese Crackers by The Urban Mrs
  • Coconut Cream Pie by Cookin’ Mimi
  • Chewy Oat Cookies with a Banana Bread Influence by What Smells So Good?
  • Homemade Nutter Butters by Pies and Plots
  • Shoot for the Stars Chocolate Cupcakes by Ninja Baking
  • Golden Coconut Bars by Magnolia Days
  • Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by NeighborFood
  • Velvet Cookies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Pecan Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite

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