The summer vacation almost over, its time to start shopping for back to school items for the kids.The long lazy days are now going to be replaced by busy weeknights, homework, projects, activities etc.Time for some meal planning for the busy weeknights with fast and easy dinners that’s healthy and wholesome.
For me an easy dinner ideally would be a one pot meal.I usually prepare one pot meals at least once a week to save time and not worry about cooking anything else on the side.I take inspiration from the various rice dishes from across the globe for example the Paella, Risotto or the Indian Pulao and use the ingredients on hand.In this case I’ve prepared a Tilapia Pulao that cooks in about 20 minutes and comes out delicious every time!I’ve flavored the rice with Indian spices and add the fish about 10 minutes before the rice is done.The flavors in the rice flavor the fish and the whole dish smells wonderful.An easy dinner, perfect for busy weeknights~
Fish Pulao
Ingredients
- Tilapia-4 fillets
- Basmati Rice-2 cups
- Bay leaf-1
- Cardamom-2
- Cinnamon-1/2 inch
- Cloves-3
- Peppercorns-4
- Onions-2 medium chopped
- Crushed garlic-2 tsp
- Crushed Ginger-2 tsp
- Tomato-1 large chopped
- Ground Cumin-1 tbsp
- Ground Coriander-1 tbsp
- Saffron-1 tsp
- Water-4 cups
- Salt- to taste
- Oil-3 tbsp
Instructions
- In a deep bottomed pot heat oil and add the bay leaf along with the cardamom,cinnamon,cloves,peppercorns and saute for about a minute.
- Add the onions and saute for about 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.
- Add the garlic and ginger and saute for about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato and the ground spices.Cook on medium for about 4-5 minutes until you see oil separating at the sides.
- Add the rice, water and saffron.Adjust the seasonings.Bring to a boil on high.Cover and cook on low heat.After 10 minutes add the Tilapia fillets.
- Cover and cook until the rice is done (about 10 minutes).
- Serve hot with a salad and raita!
new innovative dish..must try it!!!!
yummy n lovely..))
Hi Soni! Thank you for this great weekday recipe! I’m in the same situation and recipes that takes less than 30 mins are always winner!!! And it’s the best when it looks delicious (no one knows how quickly it was made…hehe). 😀
This sounds great, hope you have success in finding some more great recipes for the back to school season.
Soni, I have never cooked fish in rice, your recipe is good one to start.
This fish pulao looks delish!
there are so many great spices in this dish! this sounds like a truly wonderful dinner, i cannot believe it is a one-pot meal! the one-pot meals i had growing up involved canned cream of something soups. this is seriously amazing! i can’t wait to try this!
Firstly, when its fish, my other half will flip in happiness. Secondly, I am in for this fish pulao because its a one complete meal and yes, no need to prepare anything else. Looks very tempting and thanks for the recipe. I must try and let my other half taste this simply superb recipe.
Definitely would never have thought of seasoning fish with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. With all of the other seasoning, this sounds delicious! Something totally different than I’m use to, but I bet we’d love it!
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Sounds gorgeous….AND perfect for a dinner with the kids after a long day at school:-) Hugs, Terra
I love this ‘back to school’ recipe and spice combination! I’ll have to try this using Alaskan halibut, thanks so much for posting Soni 😉
What an innovative idea Soni! Telapia pulao….and fish fillets look whole, not broken…good job 🙂
I want what you’re having! This fish looks flavorful and perfectly spiced–a great weeknight dinnner. I hope your kids have a great school year!
I would totally go back to school if you offered to put that in my lunch box! Great recipe, Soni! Love the idea of fish pulao! 🙂
I don’t think your kids will mind going back to school if this awaits in their lunch box – looks lovely 😀
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