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Salmon-Coconut Cakes, Dill Raita by Vineet Bhatia

Serves: 4Category: Fish & SeafoodChef: Vineet BhatiaCourse: StarterMachine: Food ProcessorMixerTotal time (min.): 55 
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These salmon-coconut patties are a refreshing take on your typical fish cake. These hold together with shredded coconut and a little boiled potatoes and are not coated with the typical bread crumbs. Pan frying these in coconut oil or ghee would take it a notch higher on the delicious quotient.

Ingredients

For the Dill-Cucumber Raita:

For the Garnish:

Tools

Method

  1. In a skillet / pan set over medium heat , warm the coconut oil and pan grill the salmon fillets. Once grilled, remove from heat and cool. Remove the skin and lightly flake the salmon into a bowl.
  2. Now in the same skillet/ pan , add the chopped garlic, ginger and red chillies. Sauté for a minute and add the crushed potatoes and salt. Mix well, remove from the heat and transfer to the bowl with flaked salmon.
  3. Add chopped parsley, spring onion and grated coconut. Gently mix with a fork so as to keep it flaky , add lemon juice and check for seasoning.
  4. With clean hands, shape into patties. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
  5. Dust the fish cakes in seasoned flour if sticky and pan fry in a little (coconut) oil until each side is crisp and golden.

For the Dill-Cucumber Raita:

  1. Lightly whisk the yoghurt, mayonnaise, sugar and salt together in a bowl. Gently mix in the cucumber and dill. Serve chilled.

For Serving:

  1. Serve with dill raita and dill sprig.