Mussel Biriyani

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1/2 kg Mussels
• 6 nos Onion finely chopped, medium
• 1 nos Tomato finely chopped, medium
• 2 tbsp Garlic paste
• 2 tbsp Ginger paste
• 1 tbsp Green chilly paste
• 1 tbsp Garam masala powder
• 4 tbsp Yoghurt/Curd
• 1 cup Coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup Mint leaves Pudhina
• 1/2 cup Ghee
• 4 tsp Lime juice
• 1/4 cup Coconut milk
• Salt, to taste
• Cashewnuts
• Raisins
• Fried onions

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Marinate mussels with turmeric powder, red chilly powder, ginger-garlic paste, fennel seeds powder and garam masala for 1 hr in a refrigerator.

2. Step 2

   Fry the marinated mussels in ghee.

3. Step 3

   Remove them to a plate.

4. Step 4

   Heat up the same pan.

5. Step 5

   Add onion and fry, till it goes golden brown.

6. Step 6

   Add ginger-garlic-chilly paste and fry for about 2 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Add tomato, garam masala, salt, coriander leaves and mint leaves and cook for a few mins.

8. Step 8

   Add yoghurt.

9. Step 9

   Put the fried mussels in this masala. 10)Pour coconut milk and cook to get a thick masala.

10. Step 10

    For rice:- 11)Boil water in a vessel.

11. Step 11

    Add enough salt, turmeric powder, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and ghee.

12. Step 12

    Cook rice until it is done and drain.

13. Step 13

    Make sure the rice doesn`t get sticky.

14. Step 14

    For mussels briyani:- 14)Heat a little ghee in a pan.

15. Step 15

    Put a little of cooked rice and spread 1 tsp of lime juice over it.

16. Step 16

    Put one layer of the mussels masala above that and repeat the process till the rice and masala are over.

17. Step 17

    Close the lid tightly and heat on a low flame for about 10 minutes.

18. Step 18

    Mix before serving.

19. Step 19

    Garnish with cashewnuts, raisins and fried onions.

20. Step 20

    Goes well with yoghurt and chutney or pickle.