I’m all about quick and easy meals, especially on a weekday. These tandoori salmon bowls take 15 minutes and require minimum effort. Modern gadgets such as air fryers and instant pots make cooking even easier. If you are like me who like desi food, but want to make a quick and easy dinner then follow along to learn how you’ll make these tandoori bites that are incredibly easy yet super flavorful.
Ingredients for salmon bites
Salmon
I used 1 lb of wild-caught salmon cut into 2-inch cubes. I have marinated the salmon with yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and spices. You don’t need to keep it after applying the marination, you can cook it right away.
Spices
Tandoori salmon bites have very common everyday spices such as salt, red chili, paprika, cumin, coriander powder, and Garam masala. You can always adjust the spices according to your taste and make it mild or spicy but this spice mix was perfect for my taste buds.
Yogurt and lemon juice
Tandoori marinade is incomplete without yogurt and lemon juice. I have used 1/4 cup of yogurt and 1 tbsp of lemon juice in the marination. Yogurt and lemon juice will enhance the flavor and also a layer of flavor.
Time to cook the salmon bites
I air-fried salmon bites at 425F for about 10 minutes. Cooking time can be different depending on the air fryer and quantity so adjust it accordingly. You can also make it in a conventional oven but adjust the cooking time.
Rice
I used one cup of rice and used my instant pot white rice recipe to cook them with a little bit of salt and oil. I started with rice and as the rice was cooking, I started the salmon bite, meanwhile, I prepared salad and green chutney.
How to serve tandoori salmon?
Tandoori salmon serves as a main dish or a side. My favorite way is to serve with white rice, a side salad, and green chutney. These tandoori salmon bowls are perfect for a busy weekday meal, as well as for beginners. You can also use this recipe for meal prepping to save some time.
Tandoori Salmon Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice I used an instant pot to make rice.
- 1 lb salmon cut into cubes
Spices
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander powder
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 green chili
- 1/4 cup green chutney
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 425°F.
- Cut salmon into cubes.
- Apply all of the spices, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and ginger garlic paste on the Salmon.
- Air fry at 425°F for about 10 minutes and they are ready.
Prepare Green Chutney
- Mix 1/4 cups of yogurt, 2 green chilies, and 1/2 cup of cilantro. Blend everything and add salt to taste. Use my simple green chutney recipe.
Boil Rice
- Boil your rice, use my instant pot recipe to make rice.
Assemble Your Bowl
- Add a portion of white rice, salmon, and salad. Drizzle green chutney and enjoy!