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.
The marinade
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1 kgSalmon at room temperature
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1 dlTurkish yoghurt
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2 tskLemon juice
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1 mskShanti's Curry Spice Mix
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1 tskSalt
Curry stew
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1 stSliced yellow onion
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2 stSliced garlic cloves
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100 gramHalved cherry tomatoes
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1 tskFish fund
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½ dlCoconut milk
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2 stBoiled halved potatoes
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3 dlWater
Spice paste
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½ mskCumin powder
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½ mskCoriander powder
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½ mskTurmeric
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½ mskRed chili powder
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½ mskPaprika powder
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½ mskGarlic ginger paste
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1 tskCoarse mustard
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½ mskSalt
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1 mskRapeseed 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.