Fish

Bengali Salmon Curry

In Bangladesh, fish is a staple along with rice and lentils. In this curry, the salmon has been joined by lemon, garlic, and tomato, which creates a fresh, tasty, and healthy dish that is quick to prepare.

Cooking time

35 min

Portions

4 st

Svårighetsgrad

Medium

The marinade

1 kg

Salmon at room temperature
1 dl

Turkish yoghurt
2 tsk

Lemon juice
1 msk

Shanti's Curry Spice Mix
1 tsk

Salt

Curry stew

1 st

Sliced yellow onion
2 st

Sliced garlic cloves
100 gram

Halved cherry tomatoes
1 tsk

Fish fund
½ dl

Coconut milk
2 st

Boiled halved potatoes
3 dl

Water

Spice paste

½ msk

Cumin powder
½ msk

Coriander powder
½ msk

Turmeric
½ msk

Red chili powder
½ msk

Paprika powder
½ msk

Garlic ginger paste
1 tsk

Coarse mustard
½ msk

Salt
1 msk

Rapeseed oil

How to do

Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, curry and salt in a bowl. Cut the salmon fillets into large cubes and leave to marinate in the marinade for 15 minutes in the fridge.
Heat a wok with oil and fry the salmon cubes for 3 minutes. Put aside.
Peel and slice the onion and garlic finely. Heat a wok with oil and fry the onion for 2 minutes.
Add the spice paste and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring. Add 1 dl of water to prevent the spices from burning.
Stir in tomatoes, 2 dl water and fish stock and let cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add coconut milk, potatoes and salmon pieces.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with raita and rice.

Garnish

Fresh coriander leaves

Cooking accessories

Rice
Raita

Small facts about Bengali Salmon Curry

Bengali Salmon Curry, although a modern twist on traditional Bengali fish curries, combines the rich culinary heritage of Bengal with the health benefits of salmon. Traditionally, Bengali fish curries use local freshwater fish like rohu or hilsa. However, the adaptation with salmon has gained popularity due to its global availability and nutritional value. The dish features salmon pieces cooked in a mustard-based gravy, which is a hallmark of Bengali cuisine. Bengali Salmon Curry beautifully marries traditional flavors with contemporary ingredients, offering a unique and delicious culinary experience.