Hariyali Machli With Onion Pulao

Hariyali Machli With Onion Pulao -

I found this recipe while going through a food blog and found it very interesting. I tried this and it's damn good for a full meal. Try this out.

Ingredients:

8 pieces rohu fish, 4.5"x 2.5" (rectangular, single serving fillet)
2 bunches green coriander
2 bunches mint
12 green chillies
1/2 kg yogurt
2 lemons
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tsp salt or to taste
3 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp garam masala
1 cup cooking oil
2 medium-sized onions, sliced
1 Tbsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp red chilli powder

For the rice: 
6 whole red chillies
1 cup basmati rice
Water as required
2 Tbsp ginger paste
1 Tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp salt or to taste
2 medium-sized onions, sliced

For the garam masala:
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 piece cinnamon stick
3 tsp cumin seeds

Method:

Marinate the fish with chilli flakes and salt (1tsp). Leave while you make the other preparations.Grind coriander, mint, green chilies, yogurt, lemon, olive oil, salt (1tsp) and cumin (3tsp) into a smooth green paste. This is the green masala to be used later.Make garam masala mix with coriander seed, cumin, cinnamon. Keep aside.In a pan, heat a little cooking oil and saute onions for the fish till brown.Add to the pan the garlic paste, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt (1 tsp). Then add the green masala. Let it simmer and cook for 8 minutes. As the above green curry cooks and oil is released, add in the fillet of fish and cook till fish is done.Serve with a garnish of lemon and green chilli.
For the rice:
In a separate pan, brown onions in cooking oil for rice. Add in fresh grated ginger and garlic paste. Add in red chilli and salt (1 tsp).Add a dash of water and once masalas have cooked, add in the rice. Add enough water for the rice to boil and cook till rice is done.Serve with the fish.