Lunch: Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas) Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Monica Bhide Ajowan, sometimes called ajwain or carom, is a spice related to caraway and cumin, and you can find it in most Indian markets. It tastes similar to thyme, but it's more astringent. If you can't find ajowan, omit it.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Salmon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas) Recipe | Myrecipes

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon ajowan (carom seeds)
3 cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (2 1/4-pound) salmon fillet, cut into (1-inch) cubes
Cooking spray

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Let cool. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder, and process mixture until finely ground.
Combine spice mixture, yogurt, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add fish, tossing to coat; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally. Remove fish from bag; discard marinade.
Preheat broiler.
Thread 5 pieces of fish onto each of 6 (12-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 7 minutes on each side or until done. Arrange the skewers on a platter.

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