Assamese Fish Fried Rice Recipe
Description:
Assamese Fish Fried Rice is a delicious dish popular in Assamese households, offering an authentic Indian flavor that is irresistibly tasty. You can use your preferred type of fish for this recipe, and it’s perfect for parties or a regular dinner.
Cuisine: Assamese
Course: Dinner
Diet: High Protein, Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup fish (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp dry coconut (grated)
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1-inch ginger (chopped)
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 carrot (finely chopped)
- 1 bay leaf
- Oil (as required)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh coriander (chopped)
- Spring onions (chopped)
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the fish: Wash the fish and cut it into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, mix coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and chopped ginger to make a paste.
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Cook the fish: Heat oil in a pan and add the spice paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the fish pieces and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Once cooked, remove the fish and set it aside.
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Prepare the rice: In the same pan, add bay leaf and chopped onions. Sauté the onions until they become soft. Add the grated dry coconut and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add vegetables: Add lemon juice, peas, and chopped carrots to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Mix rice and fish: Add the cooked rice to the pan, mixing it well with the vegetables and spices. Let it cook for a minute, then add the cooked fish back into the rice. Mix everything gently and cook for another minute.
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Garnish: Garnish the dish with fresh coriander and spring onions.
Serve this flavorful Assamese Fish Fried Rice with a side of yogurt and cucumber salad for a perfect dinner experience!
