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Fish kabsa
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories274.3 kcal
  • Carbs34.7 g (139.0 kcal)
  • Protein10.7 g (43.0 kcal)
  • Fats10.3 g (92.4 kcal)

Fish kabsa recipe

Fish kabsa recipe is a delicious preparation of mutton cooked served over a layer of basmati rice. It is packed with flavours and taste of the perfect blend of spices.

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 12 persons

Ingredients
Raw fish
500 Grams
Sunflower oil
100 Milliliter
Tomato ripe local
100 Grams
Lemon juice
2 Tea Spoon
Raisins dried golden
1 Tea Spoon
Carrot orange
50 Grams
Onion small
200 Grams
Cardamom green
2 Tea Spoon
Cloves
3 Grams
Cumin seeds
2 Tea Spoon
Pepper, black
1 Table Spoon
Turmeric powder
1 Tea Spoon
Almond
1 Tea Spoon
Cashew nut
1 Tea Spoon
Salt
5 Grams
Water
1000 Grams
Cinnamon
3 Grams
Bay leaves
3 Grams
Basmati rice
500 Grams
Instructions
1
Wash and soak the rice
Wash 2 cups of basmati rice thoroughly. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder to the washed rice and soak in water for 1 hour. Turmeric is added to give a golden color to the rice grain.
2
Wash and chop the vegetables
Wash and chop the vegetables and keep them aside. In a grinder jar, add chopped tomatoes and make a puree of it.
3
Wash the fish
Wash the fish thoroughly, drain water and keep aside.
4
Fry almond and raisin
In the meantime, fry the raisins until plump and brown in a little bit of oil, drain them, and keep them aside. Then do the same thing with the cashewnuts and almonds. Keep aside.
5
Saute ginger and onion
In a big pot, add vegetable oil, chopped onion, and ginger. Fry on medium heat until brown.
6
Fry the fish
Add the fish and brown it on both sides. Add the cumin, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, clove powder, dried lime, bay leaf, salt, lemon juice, and pepper, and mix well.
7
Cooking
Add the tomato paste and the chopped tomatoes and cook until the oil rises to the top.
8
Cook in oven
Once the fish is cooked, remove it from the pot and put it in a baking pan. Broil it in a hot oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep aside.
9
Cook the rice
Add 1 liter – 4 cups of water, cover and it cook for 25 minutes on medium-high heat. Drain the rice and put in the vessel . Add the shredded carrots and mix well.Cover with a clean tea towel and the cover with a lid (this will prevent the steam from evaporating too quickly). Cook the rice for 20-25 minutes on medium heat.
10
Serve hot
Serve the rice topped with the fish, roasted almonds, cashewnuts, and raisins.
Nutrition Label

Fish kabsa

  • Serving Size1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories274.3 kcal
  • Carbs34.7 g
  • Fiber2.3 g
  • Sugar1.4 g
  • Protein10.7 g
  • Fat10.3 g
  • Saturated fat1.2 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat2.4 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat5.7 g
  • Cholesterol19.4 mg
  • Sodium195.8 mg

Glycemic Index

50 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • Take a short walk after eating to help regulate blood sugar

Compare & Substitute

NutrientFish kabsaChicken kabsaMattan KapsaMutton kabsa
Calories274.3 kcal312.3 kcal307.6 kcal307.6 kcal
Carbs34.7 g34.7 g34.7 g34.7 g
Protein10.7 g10.8 g11.6 g11.6 g
Fat10.3 g14.5 g13.6 g13.6 g
Fiber2.3 g2.3 g2.3 g2.3 g
Sugar1.4 g1.4 g1.4 g1.4 g
Sodium195.8 mg161 mg161 mg161 mg
Cholesterol19.4 mg36.3 mg32.5 mg32.5 mg

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