GREEN CHUTNEY SALMON & VEGETABLES WITH CUCUMBER RAITA
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Servings
4 - 6
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Marinated in a vibrant cilantro chutney bolstered with toasted cumin, coriander, and fennel, these salmon filets are roasted with broccoli and cauliflower and served with a tangy cucumber raita. Serve on its own or with toasted flatbread or naan on the side.
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INGREDIENTS
1 tsp
Diaspora Co. Nagauri Cumin
1 tsp
Diaspora Co. Nandini Coriander
1/2 tsp
Diaspora Co. Hariyali Fennel
1/3 c, plus 3 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1 c
cilantro, leaves and tender stems, chopped
1/2 c
mint leaves, chopped
1
lemon, zested (about 1 1/2 tsp)
1/2
lemon, juiced (about 1 - 2 Tbsp)
1 - 2
serrano chiles, chopped
1 large
garlic clove, chopped
2 1/2 tsp
kosher salt
4
skinless, center-cut salmon fillets (about 1½ pounds)
2 c
broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
1
small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large florets
1 tsp
Diaspora Co. powdered Guntur Sannam Chillies
1
medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and deseeded
1 tsp
kosher salt
1 c
plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2
lemon, juiced (about 1 - 2 Tbsp)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Heat a small skillet or tadka spoon over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds, and cook, swirling the pan until fragrant and the coriander turns a shade darker, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Transfer the toasted spices to a blender and add ⅓ cup olive oil, cilantro, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, serrano chile, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the salmon filets, tossing to coat each one fully in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, up to 4 hours (the marinade has lemon juice, so you don’t want it to cook the fish!).
Step 3
While the fish is marinating, make the cucumber raita. Grate the cucumber on the large side of a grater and transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, toss to coat the cucumber in the salt, and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Using your hands, squeeze the excess liquid out of the grated cucumber, discarding the liquid or saving it for a cocktail, and place the squeezed out cucumber back in the bowl. Add the yogurt and lemon juice and stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 475°F.
Step 5
Place the broccoli and cauliflower on a rimmed half sheet pan or large baking sheet, drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and the Guntur Sannam, toss to coat again, and spread into an even layer. Roast the vegetables until they are starting to caramelize on the bottom, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the vegetables and reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Move the vegetables to create four spaces and fill each space with a marinated salmon filet. Divide the remaining ½ teaspoon salt between the four salmon filets, sprinkling a little on top of each one. Return the pan to the oven and roast until the salmon reaches your desired doneness, about 10 to 12 minutes for medium and 13 to 16 minutes for medium well to well done.
Step 7
Serve straight from the pan with the raita on the side.