This easy Indian salmon curry recipe is spicy with chili powder, tomatoes, and onion. This easy weeknight meal can be made in under 30 minutes. Grinding the Indian spices is not necessary, so there are no hassles, which helps you drive with less effort.
I've been waiting to make the Indian salmon curry recipe for the last two weeks. We generally make seafood once a week. We have been grilling it for the last couple of weeks because the weather has been so pleasant.
We are in the late spring season, and it is getting colder here. It is also cloudy and rainy at times. I want to make spicy and rich salmon gravy in this climate, which would be the perfect meal for this weather.
The Salmon curry recipe is the most accessible version of Salmon Kuzhambu, a south Indian style fish gravy. Authentic Indian seafood gravy requires many ingredients that may not be available in the modern kitchen.
Those who love Indian-style food and do not want elaborate cooking can opt for this version, as I minimized the processes and reduced the ingredients list to make it easier for you on busy weekdays.
The taste of the curry mainly depends on the quality of the seafood. So, check whether the seafood is fresh before using it. New and good seafood tastes great even with minimal preparations.
Can I add coconut milk to this Indian Salmon Curry recipe?
You can use this recipe. If you plan to add coconut milk to this salmon Curry, you can add it at the last minute before you switch off the stove. You may also follow the earlier post, South Indian Fish Curry.
Can I add tamarind to this recipe?
The tomatoes in this recipe give off a pleasant rice aroma and taste. You may not need to add tamarind juice. Instead, you may add raw mango pieces, the most popular vegetable to seafood.
Can I make it with vegetables?
Yes. For this Indian-style salmon Curry recipe, raw mango, potato, bottled gourd, brinjal, and drumstick would be the perfect vegetable. After adding water to the gravy and a cup of water, you may add your preferred vegetables and allow it to cook. Add salmon and follow the same procedure in this recipe.
Can I make this Indian Salmon curry recipe in a slow cooker?
You can make it. I have not tried it, but you may also follow this basic procedure to make this curry.
Other curry recipes you may like,
- Madras lentils recipe
- Cauliflower curry
- Vegetable Jalfrezi
- Malai kofta curry
- Lima bean curry
- Curry recipes
Printable recipe card
Indian salmon curry recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 11/2 cup water
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat. And vegetable oil and cumin seeds.
- Allow cumin seeds sizzle for a minute.
- Add chopped onion and saute until it becomes pink and translucent.
- Now add finely chopped tomato and saute well until tomatoes become mushy.
- Now add red chili powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder.
- Saute for a few seconds. And add water and salt.
- Bring it to boil and allow it to cook 7-10 minutes until all the spices completely cooked.
- Add salmon fillet.
- Cover it with lid and in simmer flame, cook it for 10 to 12 minutes until salmon is done completely.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with rice or roti.
Notes
Nutrition
The Leftovers:
You can freeze the leftovers. When refrigerated, they stay good for about 2-3 days.
You can reheat it in the microwave or over the stovetop. For this method, allow the curry to come down to room temperature before reheating.
Serving Suggestions:
This recipe is better served with white rice but can also be served with brown rice, wild rice, or quinoa.
Garnishing with fresh coriander leaves gives a more fabulous aroma.
You can also serve this salmon curry for chapati.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
The curry looks lipsmacking... lovely color too! We always prefer our salmon just with salt and pepper, just fried in some butter... would try this way for lunch one day...
Ron
I have had fish curry doing my past visits to India, but never Salmon. Up here in Sweden salmon (Lax) is the Queen of all fishes, so I must try putting it in a curry. Thanks for your great post and recipe.
Aria
This curry look fabulous!, I cannot wait to make these, Thanks for sharing!!!
Sujatha Muralidhar
Thanks Aria
Beth Sachs
I've never made a salmon curry but this looks so tasty! I'll certainly be giving it a try on our next curry night!
Akshita
I love fish curry! Can't wait to try it with Salmon
Cara
So perfect - I love curry, but have never had it with salmon! Delicious!
Claudia Lamascolo
Loved the curry flavors in this dish These were the tastiest salmon we ever had we just loved them will make again!
Jess
I love Salmon, and I love curry. This is the best of both worlds!