Rice with Fish

Directions

1. Wash rice , and set aside. 

2. In a small bowl, mix onion, garlic, ginger, pandan, curry leaves, and lime juice. 

3. Heat ghee or oil in a non stick saucepan, add the onion mixture and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, till the onion start to go translucent. 

4. Add fish cubes and stir till opaque and starts to brown. Add whole spices, chillies, ground spices, and salt. Stir for 1 minute. 

5. Add rice and stir fry the rice till coated with the onion and spice mixture. 

6. Add coconut milk and then water. While adding water, keep in mind that the liquid level should be about 1 ½ inches above the rice. Check this is by placing your fingers in the pot. The liquid level should come up to the middle of your middle finger.

 7.Cook the rice over a medium flame . Once the rice is absorbed from the top , bring the heat to the lowest , cover and cook for about 1 minute and switch off. Keep covered for about 5 minutes . Uncover and fluff it up and serve

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