Fish Curry

My husband and I are both Indian.  He was born and raised in India and I was born and raised in the US.   There is nothing that he loves more than a home cooked Indian meal.  When we got married I couldn't cook a single Indian dish.  After many experiments I am slowly but surely learning and this fish curry is one of his favorites!  This is just the first in a line of many Indian recipes to come :)  All the spices can be found at an Asian supermarket and if you want organic spices, I'm pretty sure all of them are available at Whole Foods or at www.simplyorganic.com.  Enjoy!

Yields: 2 - 3 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp organic olive oil
• 1/2 small organic onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder (more or less to your taste)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 3/4 cup organic plain yogurt 
• 3 green chilies, split lengthwise, optional
• 1 lb organic salmon, cut into pieces
• fresh cilantro, optional (for garnish)

Directions:
In a deep pan, heat olive oil on medium.  Add thinly sliced onions to the pan and saute until caramelized.  Drain them out of the pan.

   

Keeping the heat on medium, place mustard seeds in the same oil in which the onions were sauteed.  They will start popping.  Once they stop popping add salt, pepper, coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, garam masala and ginger garlic paste.  Add water (a few tablespoons) to prevent burning.  Stir frequently.

Place the drained onions and yogurt in a food processor or blender and blend well.

Once some of the water has evaporated from the pan, add the onion and yogurt mixture along with the green chilies (if desired) and mix well.

 

Allow the mixture to simmer and let more of the water evaporate.  Stir occasionally.  Add salmon.

Toss the salmon with the mixture and then place a lid over the pan and allow the salmon to cook for 8 - 10 minutes until cooked through.

Garnish with cilantro and serve.