Instant Pot Fish Biryani

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon garlic (pressed)
• 1 tablespoon kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 to 2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 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
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 pounds bone-in halibut or Salmon (cut into 1 inch steaks)
• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup ghee (divided)
• 1 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
• 1/2 jalapeno sliced into 4 wedges (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped for garnish)
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tomatoes (diced )
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped )

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Rinse and soak basmati rice for 20 mins. Drain and reserve.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Garnish with the remaining caramelized onions and cilantro. Serve with Raita (Onions and tomatoes mixed in yogurt), and lime wedges.

7. 7

   --- Raita ---

8. 8

   To make the raita, whisk the yogurt in a medium bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, salt and mix well. Garnish with cilantro.