Learn how to prepare Sayadiyeh, a traditional Middle Eastern fish and rice dish, using premium Gautam Basmati Rice 🍚✨.
A fragrant and flavorful recipe combining spiced rice, fried fish, and toasted almonds – perfect for family meals and special occasions.
👉 Made with Gautam Rice, trusted for its quality and heritage.
📝 Ingredients:
For the Rice:
– 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
– 4 Medium Onions
– 2 Cups Gautam Basmati Rice
– 1 Tbsp Seven-Spice Powder
– ½ Tsp Ground Ginger
– ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
– ½ Tsp Ground Cumin
– ¼ Tsp Ground Turmeric
– ½ Tsp Salt
– ½ Tsp Black Pepper
– 3 Cups Water
For the Fish & Toppings:
– 3 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
– ½ Cup Toasted Slivered Almonds
– 680 g Cod Fillets
– ½ Tsp Cumin
– ½ Tsp Salt
– ½ Tsp Black Pepper
– ¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour
– 2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
📌 Instructions (Summary):
– Cook onions in olive oil until golden.
– Stir in rice with spices, toast lightly, then add water and simmer.
– Toast almonds until golden and set aside.
– Season fish with salt, pepper, and cumin; coat in flour.
– Pan-fry fish until golden and cooked through.
– Serve fish over spiced rice, garnish with almonds and parsley.
Wash rice and soak for 15–20 mins.
Boil water with whole spices and salt.
Add rice and cook 80% done. Drain and set aside.
Cook the vegetables:
Heat oil/ghee, sauté onions till golden.
Add ginger garlic paste, cook for 1 min.
Add veggies and sauté 2–3 mins.
Add tomatoes, curd, spices, salt. Cook until veggies are soft and masala thickens.
Layering biryani:
In a pot or handi, layer vegetable masala at the bottom.
Add a layer of cooked rice.
Top with mint, coriander, fried onions, and saffron milk (if using).
Repeat layers if needed.
Dum cook:
Cover tightly. Place on low flame for 15 mins or bake at 180°C for 15 mins.
Serve hot with raita, pickle, or salad.