12 February 2014

SALMON WITH COCONUT SAUCE


Ingredients

4 Salmon Fillets
1 tbsp ginger finely chopped
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cardamom seeds (elaichi)
1 tsp mustard seeds
11/2tbsp coriander powder
1/2 cup tomato finely chopped
1 cup coconut milk
salt as per taste
1 tsp pepper powder
4 tbsp coconut oil

Method
For the sauce
Heat a frying pan  over low heat. Add 2 tbsp coconut oil and add chopped ginger.
Saute it and add mustard seeds, fennel seeds , cardamom seeds, 1 tsp coriander powder , cook for 10 seconds.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Pour the coconut milk and simmer for 15 minutes until sauce is thickened.
Add salt and pepper as per taste.

For the Salmon
Heat the remaining 2 tbsp coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
When it is hot, season salmon fillets  with 1/2 tsp coriander powder , pinch of salt and pepper.
Fry them on each side for 8-10 minutes, until they are cooked through.
Put the cooked salmon on plate and pour the above sauce over it.

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