Ingredients

• 500 gms - pomfrets, filleted
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 4 red chillies
• 1.5 cups - rice
• 2 tbsp - ghee
• 1.5 tsp - garam masala powder
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice
• 1 small bunch coriander leaves, chopped
• Oil as needed
• Salt to taste

How to Make Machchli Ka Pulao

• Wash and dry the fish and cut into pieces.
• Heat 1 tbsp - oil.
• Add turmeric, chopped coriander leaves, chillies, garam masala and salt to taste.
• Let it sizzle for 2-3 mins.
• Then add the lemon juice and put in the pieces of fish and fry them well on both sides so that the masala coats them well.
• When they are cooked, remove and reserve.
• Fry the chopped onion to a light brown, add the rice and salt and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add 3 cups of hot water and cook till nearly done.
• Then place fish pieces on top and cover.
• Cook on a very low heat.
• Let the rice cook till all water evaporates.
• Serve hot.