Salmon Tikka Masala
Charred, yoghurt marinated salmon folded into a creamy, gently spiced tomato sauce.
Made with Curry base sauce (onion and tomato) and Tikka marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.42 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Turn the salmon in your ready made tikka marinade (see the base recipe). Leave for 20 minutes only, as fish goes mushy if marinated for long.
20 min - 2
Heat the grill to high. Lay the salmon on a lined tray and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until charred at the edges and just cooked.
7 min - 3
Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Fry the garlic, cumin and paprika for 1 minute, then add the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
2 min - 4
Pour in your ready made curry base sauce (see the base recipe) and simmer for 8 minutes until thick.
8 min - 5
Stir in the cream, fenugreek leaves and salt and warm through for 2 minutes. Do not boil hard.
- 6
Fold in the salmon gently, add the lemon juice and fresh coriander and serve with rice.
Tips
- A short marinade is enough for fish. Over 30 minutes the acid starts to break the flesh down.
- Fold the salmon in at the end and do not stir. Big flakes look better and stay moist.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 1 day in the fridge, cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Reheat gently until steaming hot all the way through. Not suitable for freezing once the salmon is cooked.
Questions
Can I make salmon tikka masala dairy free?
The tikka marinade contains yoghurt, so this version is not dairy free. Use a dairy free tikka marinade made with coconut yoghurt and swap the cream for coconut cream.
Can I use the oven instead of the grill?
Yes. Roast the marinated salmon on a lined tray at {t220} for 8 to 10 minutes until just cooked through.
More made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Dhaba Anda Masala (Punjabi Roadside Egg Curry)
DFNFVMushroom Bhuna with Peppers
DFEFNFTrinidad Style Curry Beef with Potatoes
DFEFNFCurried Red Lentil and Tomato Soup
GFDFEFSee every dish made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.