Baked tandoori salmon with cucumber raita

Enjoy this succulent tandoori-spiced salmon, baked to perfection and with classic Indian flavours. With a refreshing cucumber raita on this side, this dish balances flavours and provides a wholesome dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
Prep time: 40 minutes (including time to marinate)
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients
For baked tandoori salmon:
· Salmon fillet, (150g)
· Plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp
· Tandoori masala powder, 1 tsp
· Ginger paste, ½ tsp
· Garlic paste, ½ tsp
· Paprika, ½ tsp
· Turmeric powder, ¼ tsp
· Cumin powder, ¼ tsp
· Coriander powder, ¼ tsp
· Red chili powder, ¼ tsp (adjust to taste)
· Lemon juice, 1 tsp
· Salt to taste
For cucumber raita:
· Cucumber, (100g) grated
· Plain Greek yogurt, (100g)
· Cumin seeds, ½ tsp
· Roasted ground cumin, ¼ tsp (optional)
· Salt to taste
· Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Method
For baked tandoori salmon:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, tandoori masala, paprika, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, lemon juice, and salt to make the marinade.
3. Pat dry the salmon fillet and brush the skin lightly with a knife. Coat the salmon with the marinade, ensuring it's well-covered. Marinate for 30 minutes or longer if possible.
4. Place the marinated salmon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake the salmon for about 15-20 minutes or until it’s cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
For cucumber raita:
1. In a bowl, combine grated cucumber, yogurt, cumin seeds, roasted ground cumin (if using), and salt.
2. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Garnish the raita with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Nutritional information
Per serving:
Calories - 300 kcal
Carbs - 10g
Proteins - 35g
Fats - 15g
Fiber - 2g
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