Goan Fish Pulao

Ingredients:

• Rice - 2cups
• Mussels or shell fish - 1cup
• Finely chopped big onion - 1no
• Finely chopped tomato - 1no
• Ground green chillies - 3nos
• Red chilies - 4nos
• Bay leaves - 3
• Cinnamon - 1"piece
• Cloves - 3nos
• Cardamoms - 4nos
• Turmeric - ¹/₂tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1tsp
• Oil - 3tbs
• Salt - to taste

Method of Preparation :

Wash and soak rice for ¹/₂hour. Drain.

Heat oil in a pan. Saute bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and red chilies. Add green chilli paste and stir for a minute. Add onions and sauté till golden. 

Add chopped tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the shell fish or mussels and fry for 5 minutes. Add salt, turmeric, red chilli powder and fry for 7-10 minutes. 

Add rice and 3 cups of water and mix well. Cover the pan and cook till rice is done. Serve hot.