Salmon in Tomato Sauce
 
 
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Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
For coating the salmon
  • Salmon- 4 steaks
  • Corn starch- 2 tbsp
  • Garlic powder- 1 tsp
  • Chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Fennel powder- 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder- 1 tsp
  • Salt- ¾ tsp
For pan frying
  • Olive oil- 2 tbsp for pan frying
For making sauce
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Bay leaves- 2
  • Whole pepper corns- 1 tsp
  • Whole cinnamon- 1-inch slice
  • Tomato sauce- ½ cup
  • Garam masala- 1 tsp
  • Chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Garlic, minced- 1 tsp
  • Ginger, minced- 1 tsp
  • Salt- ½ tsp
  • Water- ¾ cup
  • Cilantro, chopped- 3 tbsp
  • Mint, chopped- 5 leaves
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, chili powder, coriander powder, fennel powder and salt. Coat the salmon evenly with this.
  2. Place a non-stick pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp oil.
  3. Place the coated salmon over the oil and pan fry till both sides turn light brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. Combine the tomato sauce with garam masala, chili powder and water, keep aside.
  5. Place a wok over medium heat, add oil.
  6. Add bay leaves, whole peppercorns and whole cinnamon, saute for a minute.
  7. Add minced garlic and ginger, saute till light golden in color.
  8. Pour the prepared tomato sauce to the wok, let come to a slight boil.
  9. Add salt & combine well.
  10. Reduce the heat and simmer till the sauce thickens.
  11. Add the pan-fried fish into the sauce.
  12. Pour the sauce over the fish.
  13. Cook for a couple of minutes.
  14. Add the chopped cilantro and mint, cook for a minute.
  15. Remove the pan from the heat.
  16. Serve the fish with rice or salad or mashed potatoes.
Notes
•You could use any kind of fish steak
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/salmon-in-tomato-sauce/