Pan-Roasted Sambar Flavored Salmon with Onions Recipe

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I'm so fond of sambar masala, I keep experimenting in my recipes whenever possible. Last weekend I made an attempt to use it as one of the key ingredients for fish marination , which resulted in this delicious Pan-Roasted Sambar flavored Salmon with sweet caramelized Onions. Sambar powder, is a key ingredient and is very popular in the cooking of southern Indian cuisines; especially in Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The key ingredients of Sambar powder include roasted lentils, pigeon peas , coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, coriander leaves, curry leaves; there are a lot of variations to it depending on the region . The spices used in the sambar masala compliments the strong flavors of salmon extremely well; half of the fry vanished before lunch time !!!!

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Servings: 3
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Ingredients

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  • 1,Salmon fillet, approx. 1.3 lbs., can use Salmon steaks or any other white fleshed fish
  • 8 to 10 shallots, chopped lengthwise
  • 1 pinch , asafoetida
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Ingredients for marination:
  • 2 large tbsp sambar masala powder, I have used MTR brand
  • 4 tbsp of tamarind pulp
  • a pinch of sugar
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Clean the fish thoroughly, keep marinated with a tsp of salt. In the mean time, add all the ingredients for marination, marinade the fillet on both the sides, keep aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a tbsp of oil in skillet, when the oil is hot enough add a pinch of asafoetida, next add the chopped shallots and fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until it turns a light golden brown color.
  3. Add another tbsp of oil, gently place the marinated fish on the onion bed, fry for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat . Before flipping it over, spread the onion evenly on top and let cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion turns a very dark golden brown color on both the sides .
  4. This is a great side dish for rice , can enjoy as an appetizer too.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 29g
Recipe makes 3 servings
Calories 129  
Calories from Fat 81 63%
Total Fat 9.19g 11%
Saturated Fat 0.73g 3%
Trans Fat 0.23g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 126mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
Sugars 11.7g 8%
Protein 0.56g 1%
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