Curried Salmon with Asparagus

Servings: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillet - 500gm (1 lb), cut into 1 inch wide pieces
• Asparagus - 500gm (1 lb), cut into 1 inch long pieces
• Onion - 1 med, thinly sliced
• Garlic clove - 1, minced
• Whole mustard seeds - 2 tbsp, coarsely crushed
• Green chili - 2-3(upon preference), sliced lengthwise
• Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
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• Spice rub:
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
  

Methods:

• 1. Coat the Salmon fillets with the spice rub thoroughly. Let it rest for 30 min. Meanwhile chop the asparagus and set aside.
• 2. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a non stick wok/pan. Add the onions. Saute till they are translucent.
• 3. Add the minced garlic and the crushed mustard seeds to the pan and saute for couple of min, until fragrant.
• 4. Turn the heat low and add the rest of the dry spices with 1/2 cup of water to cook the spices. Once the water has evaporated a bit and the spice mixture becomes thick like a paste, add the Salmon fillets gently side by side. Cook on low heat for about 2-3 min, then flip the fillets and cook on other side.
• 5. Add the asparagus pieces, green chilies and 1/2 cup of hot water. Gently stir to combine, making sure you do not break the fillets. Cover and simmer for 15 min or until the asparagus are tender.
  
• 6. Serve with white rice.