Spiced Salmon with Lentil & Tomato Salad
Main
Salmon fillets rubbed with:
Version 1:
- ground coriander
- cumin
- turmeric
- black pepper
- garlic
- lemon zest
Version 2
- 1 tbsp Madras curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic puree
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp oil
Pan fried or oven roasted.
Serve with Basmati rice finished with butter.
Side
- Warm green or brown lentil salad
- Cherry tomatoes
- Spring onions
- Parsley
- Lemon dressing
Extras
- Mint yoghurt
- Mango chutney
- Chilli flakes on the table
The salmon remains recognisably British, but the flavours have an Indian familiarity.
Coconut Fish Curry (British-Asian Style)
Not pretending to be Indian, but very enjoyable. The coconut-and-fish combination even if the recipe isn’t Indian.
Main
- White fish such as cod, hake or pollock
- Sauce made from:
- onions
- garlic
- ginger
- tomatoes
- coconut milk
- curry leaves if available
- turmeric
- cumin
Serve with
- Basmati rice
- Lime wedges
- Coriander
Heat control
- Keep the curry medium.
- Serve fresh chillies and chilli oil separately.
Butter Beans Masala with Roasted Vegetables
A vegetarian option that doesn’t feel like a compromise bridging Italian ingredients and Indian flavours.
Main
- Butter beans or cannellini beans
- Tomato-based masala sauce
- Onion, garlic, ginger
- Garam masala
- Cumin
- Coriander
Side
- Roasted aubergine
- Courgettes
- Peppers
Serve with
- Rice
- Flatbreads
Salmon & Udon Noodle Bowl with Indian Spices
Noodles
- Udon tossed with:
- ginger
- garlic
- spring onions
- sesame oil
Fish
- Salmon glazed with:
- soy sauce
- lime
- chilli
- a little honey
Vegetables
- Pak choi
- Mangetout
- Peppers
Finish
- Fresh coriander
- Chilli crisp
Asian rather than Indian, but the spice level can be personalised.
Kedgeree Inspired Supper
A Victorian British dish with Indian roots.
Base
- Basmati rice
- Curry spices
- Onion
- Peas
Fish
- Smoked haddock and/or salmon
Finish
- Boiled eggs
- Parsley
- Lemon
Serve with extra chilli pickle.
This often goes down surprisingly well with Indian guests because it is clearly British but acknowledges the connection.
Sides and Condiments
For maximum flexibility.
- Spiced salmon or white fish
- Lentil dhal
- Coconut rice
- Tomato and onion salad
- Yoghurt raita
- Mango chutney
- Chilli pickle
Coriander & Za’atar Pita
Coriander, Nigella & Sesame Pita
Reduce the za’atar slightly and add:
- Nigella seeds (kalonji)
- Sesame seeds
Nigella is used across Indian cooking and gives a lovely aromatic note.
Coriander & Cumin Pita
Replace some of the za’atar with:
- Toasted cumin seeds
- Cracked black pepper
This pairs particularly well with salmon.
Coriander Flatbread with Chilli Oil
Keep the bread mild and serve:
- Chilli oil
- Mango chutney
- Yoghurt