Salmon tikka skewers with garlic naan and beetroot and apple salad
Ingredients
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For the salmon tikka
- 3 garlic cloves, grated to a paste
- 1 knob of ginger, 2 inch piece, grated to a paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- zest of 1 lime
- salt, as needed
- 100g of natural yoghurt
- 600g of salmon, skinned and cut into evenly sized chunks
For the beet and apple salad
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- salt, as needed
- 1 beetroot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into matchsticks
- 1 handful of dill fronds, chopped
- 1 tbsp of pumpkin seeds
For serving
- 2 garlic naans, or chapatti, or flatbread
Equipment
- Skewers
Method
Combine the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, lime zest and some salt in a bowl with the yoghurt and mix well
- 3 garlic cloves, grated to a paste
- 1 knob of ginger, 2 inch piece, grated to a paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- zest of 1 lime
- salt, as needed
- 100g of natural yoghurt
Add the salmon and mix to combine. Allow to marinate for an hour or so
- 600g of salmon, skinned and cut into evenly sized chunks
Set up the barbecue for direct cooking
Once the BBQ is up to temperature, thread the salmon onto skewers and cook over direct heat for a few minutes each side or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 63°C
Make the dressing for the salad by combining the maple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil with some salt and whisking to combine
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- salt, as needed
Toss the dressing with the beetroot, apple, dill and pumpkin seeds
- 1 beetroot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into matchsticks
- 1 handful of dill fronds, chopped
- 1 tbsp of pumpkin seeds
Serve the salmon on the naan with the salad
- 2 naans, or chapatti, or flatbread
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