Indian Salmon Curry with Saffron Rice
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Indian Salmon Curry with Saffron Rice – learn to make this Indian curry that is so aromatic and flavorful right in your home.
I love Indian food! I have been to many Indian restaurants in my day and had some amazing Indian food. Not often do I attempt to make it at home, though I have done it before. But as much as I would like to take credit for making this salmon curry dish, I must give credit where credit is due.
To my huge surprise when I came home from work I found my husband making this flavorful dish. You have to understand what a huge surprise this was, I didn’t even think he liked Indian food, in face I was pretty sure I knew he did not like Indian food, I should know, we’ve been married for over 12 years. Yet he had found this store with all these Indian spices and bought everything he needed for this dish and made it himself. I was shocked and impressed. When I walked in the house, I thought I walked into the wrong house, the aroma of Indian food hit me and made me realize how hungry I was at the same time.
So yes, I admit it, if you’re not used to cooking Indian food, you might not have all these spices on hand, but oh how you should. Indian food is so flavorful and aromatic, it’s amazing. I must say this was a beautiful surprise. To me this is how a loved one should show you how much they care, by doing something unexpected. And what better way to show someone you love them, than with food.
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Indian Salmon Curry with Saffron Rice
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
Total: 1 hr 35 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For Indian Salmon Curry
- 4 salmon steaks
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 5 shallots chopped
- 2 tsp shredded ginger
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder add more or less depending on how spicy you want it
- 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek powder
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For Saffron Rice
- 1 cup rice I used jasmine
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp saffron threads
- squeeze of lemon or lime juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
For Indian Salmon Curry
- Heat oil in skillet and add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add the fenugreek seeds and saute for few seconds.
- Add curry leaves, shallots, ginger and garlic.Saute until shallots turn golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to low and add chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and fenugreek powder. Mix well. Saute for about 5 minutes ,stirring continuously until the color changes to a deep brownish red.
- Add water and bring it to a boil.
- Add salmon steaks and salt to taste. Cover and cook over medium heat, until fish is cooked and sauce is thick.
- Remove from heat and keep covered for at least one hour for the flavors to blend in.
For Saffron Rice
- Pour vegetable broth into a medium-size pot and add butter (you will also need a tight-fitting lid). Place pot on the stove over high heat.
- While broth is coming to a boil, add the saffron, chili, and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Stir well.
- Add the rice, plus the salt and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low (just above minimum) and cover tightly with a lid. Cook 12-15 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed by the rice. Tip: Insert a fork or knife straight down into the pot and push the rice aside. If you see liquid, it still needs more time to cook.
- When most of the liquid is gone, turn off the heat and place lid on tight. Allow the pot to remain on the burner another 5-10 minutes, or until you're ready to eat. The residual heat inside the pot will finish steaming the rice.
Enjoy!
Chithraa Saikrishna says
Always wanted to make Salmon In a different style instead of the usual salmon teriyaki. My kids absolutely loved it (so did I!!) The saffron rice complimented the fish very well. PS: is it possible to add a pic?
jo says
No here, but feel free to tag us on instagram (@jocooks) or join our Comfort Food Community on facebook and share your creations there. 🙂
Aman H says
Made this curry over the weekend. It is absolutely delicious. So aromatic and you can taste all the flavours. Will definately be adding this to my recipe book!
Maria says
This was amazing! I used fresh filets instead of steaks and it was still amazing (I cooked them upside down in the sauce for 3/4 the time. I also subbed paprika for the chili powder and added a little hot pepper flakes so the kiddos could handle it. Best salmon ever!
Matt says
Just made this for dinner. I cook a lot of different curries, some of them quite complicated and time consuming. This however was easy and absolutely delicious. As my wife would (did) say ‘it’s a keeper!’. Thanks Jo x
Lee says
edited to add star rating 🙂
EXCELLENT RECIPE
Joanna Cismaru says
Thank you!
Lee says
excellent recipe – one of the best salmon curries iv ever had. will be making it again on Friday!!!!
Joanna Cismaru says
So glad you liked it!
Rajan Gosain says
Wonderful recipe. Easy to make. The rice and salmon curry combo is fantastic indeed.
Michael says
Jo-Thx for a wonderful tasty fish recipe–Made this last night and it was very easy to follow and tasted great-will be making this many times again as love all types of curries etc-Pls keep up the good work. Michael
Priyanka says
Jo, I am so happy to hear that you love Indian food! Being an Indian, I love to hear when people from other countries love and cherish my own cuisine! I truly believe that food can bring different cultures much closer than anything else and spread positivity everywhere! I am an ardent fan of your wonderful blog and make a visit multiple times everyday. A heartfelt Thank You! for such beautiful recipes and pictures!
jo says
Thank you Priyanka for your kind words. Yes, Indian food really is one of my favorites. 🙂
Cathy says
I am from Australia and I love Indian food. I have been fortunate enough to spend 2 years in amazing India. I love the country, the people and the food.
It is hard to find Indian food in Australia like I have had in India. However, I have found 2 restaurants making traditional Indian food and not ‘Australianised’ English food.
I can make a few Indian recipes that taste traditional but there are a lot I can’t make. I’m always on the lookout for new ideas.
I will try this one. Looks good…not that I’ve ever eaten Salmon in India as the vegetarian food is so good over there that it is what I always eat when I am there.
Thanks for the idea. I look forward to trying it.
Regards,
Cathy.
Fenne Kieken says
Thanks for sharing that and commenting. Great to know I have followers from Oz….have an awesome day Cathy or is it night already?
kazi says
Just made it … amazing recipe
Thanks
jo says
You’re welcome, so glad you liked it!
Food to Fitness says
This looks so good. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
jo says
You’re welcome! 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I just stumbled across your blog and I need to make this! My hubby just went fishing and got tons of salmon and we LOVE Indian food..yummy!!
jo says
Hi Taylor,
You’ll love this dish then. 🙂