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Nainmeen Biryani

Nainmeen Biryani

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A traditional Kerala fish dish, prepared with basmati rice and marinated fish in spices.

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Recipe from Plutus (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Nainmeen biryani is a delicious fish dish originating from Kerala. Prepare it using fragrant basmati rice and fish marinated in a variety of spices.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total1 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove, oven
  • Estimated cost$6.04 $1.51 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.89
  • $0.15
  • $0.68
  • $3.16
  • $0.15
  • $0.10
  • $0.19
  • $0.10
  • $0.05
  • $0.20
  • $0.17
  • $0.17
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 10 of 13 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Season the fish pieces with turmeric, mustard powder, and salt, then let them marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil and lightly fry the pieces of fish.
  3. If the garlic has already been fried in another dish and has taken on a golden color, remove half of that preparation.
  4. In the remaining preparation steps, combine the garlic and ginger paste, the green peppers, and the tomatoes. ≈ 4 min
  5. Add spices, then thoroughly mix all the ingredients together.
  6. Then, add the yogurt, parsley, and mint. ≈ 3 min
  7. Add the fried fish pieces to this spice mixture. ≈ 3 min
  8. In a separate container, cook the basmati rice until it is about 70% cooked.
  9. Place the rice, fish mixture, onions, mint, bay leaves, and ginger-infused milk in a large dish. ≈ 3 min
  10. Pour this in a container, close it tightly, and gently heat it for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  11. Serve the meat biryani with a spicy sauce. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Nainmeen Biryani

  • Basmati rice – 2 cups$0.89
  • Onion – 3 large (cooked)$0.15
  • tomatoes – 2 (mulberry variety)$0.68
  • green bell peppers – 3 (chopped)$3.16
  • Garlic and ginger paste – 2 tablespoons$0.15
  • Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon$0.10
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon$0.19
  • Black pepper powder – 2 teaspoons$0.10
  • Spices – 1 teaspoon$0.05
  • milk – 1/2 cup$0.20
  • oil paint – 2 tablespoons$0.17
  • oil paint – 3 tablespoons$0.17
  • salt – to taste$0.03

Total$6.04

that's $1.51 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Basmati rice – 2 cups
  • Seafood (conger eel) – 500 grams (cut into pieces)
  • Onion – 3 large (cooked)
  • tomatoes – 2 (mulberry variety)
  • green bell peppers – 3 (chopped)
  • Garlic and ginger paste – 2 tablespoons
  • Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper powder – 2 teaspoons
  • Spices – 1 teaspoon
  • Malli – A few (baked)
  • Poutheen – some (baked)
  • milk – 1/2 cup
  • oil paint – 2 tablespoons
  • oil paint – 3 tablespoons
  • Spices – a few
  • salt – to taste
  • water – as needed
  • Geranium flowers – 2 to 3 cups (prepared in hot water)

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