Fish Pulao by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Fish fillets 1/2 kg
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
• Onion sliced 1 large
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 1 tsp
• Cinnamon 1
• Cloves 4
• Cardamoms 4
• Dry red chilies 3
• Garam masala 1 tsp
• Rice 2 cups
• Ghee or butter 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Rub the fish with some salt and the turmeric powder. Keep aside.
2. Heat half the ghee/butter in a pan and saute the fish slices on each side till they are half-cooked.
3. Remove from pan.
4. Heat the remaining ghee/butter in the same pan and fry the onions till brown.
5. Add the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon, red chili, coriander powder, rice and salt.
6. Add water and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes or till all the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked but firm.
7. Arrange a layer of rice alternating with a layer of fish.
8. Finish with a layer of rice and sprinkle garam masala on top.
9. Cover and cook on a low stove.