Hot and Sour Indian Salmon Curry (Rawas Ambol-Tik)

By Shaswathi Balaji

Ingredients:
Salmon Fillets – 6
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tblsp
Dried Red Chillies – 7
Green Chilli – 1
Black Peppercorns – 10
Cloves – 8
Cinnamon – 2 one inch sticks
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Sugar – 1 tsp
Vinegar – 3 tblsp
Oil – 2 tblsp
Onion – 1, medium, finely chopped
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Marinate the fish fillets in a mixture of salt, turmeric powder and 1/2 tblsp of ginger garlic paste for 20 minutes.
2. Grind the red chillies, green chilli, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds and sugar with the vinegar to a fine paste.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and saute the finely chopped onion till it changes colour.
4. Add the remaining ginger garlic paste and ground paste and saute for a minute.
5. Add one cup of water and cook till the gravy thickens.
6. Add the fish and salt.
7. Cook for about 15 minutes till the fish is tender.
8. Serve hot.

Shaswathi Balaji

Shaswathi Balaji, a young food enthusiast, celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of South Indian cuisine. Her culinary journey is a tribute to the traditional tastes of the south, from the tangy tamarind of Tamil Nadu to the spicy curries of Kerala. Her recipes brings a fresh, youthful perspective to these age-old cuisine, inviting readers to explore the vibrant world of South Indian food.

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