Didi's Fish Curry (Salmon Recipe)

This recipe comes from my awesome Didi! 

For best results, this dish should be cooked on low.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup canola oil

1 black cardamom

3 green cardamom

4 cloves

1 large fist sized red onion, chopped

1/4 tsp turmeric

19 turns of the black pepper mill or approx 1/2 tsp

2 tblsp garlic paste

1 tblsp ginger paste

3 individually wrapped portions of Salmon, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces

1 tsp coriander powder

2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder

salt to taste

1/4 tsp garam masala

1/2 cup water

Step 1; Add the oil to the pan and heat for a couple of minutes on medium. Add the whole spices (cardamoms and cloves) and allow to heat until sizzling. 

Step 2: Add the chopped red onion and stir well. Cover with a lid and allow to cook. Stir occasionally to prevent burning

Step 3: When onion is starting to slightly brown add the garlic and ginger paste. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cut up Salmon to the mix. Add the turmeric and black pepper. Stir gently to prevent the salmon from falling apart.

Step 4: Lower the heat to a medium-low so that the Salmon can cook for a bit. (It will taste better this way!). Cook about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5: Add the spice powders (coriander, cumin, red chili, and salt but not garam masala yet!) Stir well but very gently. Cover again and let cook another 5 to six minutes.

Step 6: Add the garam masala and stir gently. Cover and allow to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. 

Step 7: Add 1/2 cup of water and stir gently. Cover and let cook another 4 to 5 minutes until the gravy thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 8: When gravy looks nice, remove from heat and serve with rice.