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Stovetop: Chaat Masala Salmon Sliders

August 28, 2025

Stovetop: Chaat Masala Salmon Sliders
Indian As Apple Pie Salmon Slider Recipe

MAKE CHAAT MASALA YOUR GO-TO FOR SEAFOOD. 

Its lemony, peppery taste profile is the perfect backdrop. People often ask me if Indian spices can truly pair with seafood, assuming the answer is 'no'. I say it can be done, but you have to know which spice to use and how.

There are so many communities in India where seafood is a mainstay, especially if they are near a coast. Kerala is a perfect example along the Southwest coast of India, where fishing is a daily tradition and seafood on the table is a given.

Indian As Apple Pie Salmon Slider Recipe

While chaat masala is typically used in Indian street food, it's also a perfect flavor profile for seafood, even salmon, which I find can be tricky to pair with Indian spices. It's all about the citrus notes in our blend.

This was my second attempt at salmon burgers. The first was just okay. I learned that fresh salmon works much better than frozen or canned. Trust me, it makes a huge difference. My first try was with frozen, which released a little water and felt rubbery post-cooking. The less moisture, the better the salmon burger. Even lemon juice before cooking can add moisture, so I let the dry chaat masala blend add all that tangy taste. Save the wedge of lemon for post-cooking for that little extra zing.

I never thought making my own salmon burgers could be so incredibly easy. Trust me. These are delicious! Looking for more slider recipes? Check out our masala slider (and more)!

xoxo Anupy

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Indian As Apple Pie Salmon Slider Recipe

Stovetop: Chaat Masala Salmon Sliders

Makes: 13 sliders
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes (3 minutes on each side)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh salmon, diced small (4 cups)
  • ¼ cup minced yellow or red onion
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (regular, panko, or gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Indian As Apple Pie chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Oil or ghee, for stovetop cooking, coconut oil is a good option
  • Indian As Apple Pie tamarind chutney and/or tikka masala, for garnish
  • Sliced onion, tomato, avocado, and/or arugula, for garnish
  • Slider buns, toast first if you prefer
  • Lemon wedges, optional

Instructions

  1. Add ½ cup of the diced salmon to a food processor and grind down until smooth. Add the remaining salmon and pulse until smooth-ish (about 25-30 pulses). Fresh instead of frozen or canned salmon makes a big difference.
  2. Transfer the salmon to a bowl and add the onion, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, chaat masala, and salt. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed. This mixture can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to cook.
  3. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture and press into a patty. Continue until finished with the mixture and arrange the patties on a baking tray until ready to cook. For burgers, use ½ cup or more. 
  4. Heat the oil or ghee (for stovetop) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties in batches (they should not touch) and cook for 3 minutes on one side. Flip, press slightly, and cook for another 3 minutes. For a total of 6 minutes or until cooked through — the larger the patty, the longer to cook. 
  5. Assemble the cooked patties on the buns. For a little extra zest, squeeze lemon juice over the patties before topping. Top with a dollop of Indian As Apple Pie tamarind chutney and/or tikka masala, onion, tomato — or any other toppings (arugula and sliced avocado-yum!). Consider topping your slider with our easy kachumber salad or tangy pickled turmeric and ginger relish.
Check out my process photos!

 


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Stovetop: Chaat Masala Salmon Sliders

by Anupy Singla, Indian As Apple Pie

Servings: 13

Keywords: Indian Recipes, Chutney, BBQ, Sliders, Burgers, Salmon, Pescatarian

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 11 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh salmon, diced small (4 cups)
  • ¼ cup minced yellow or red onion
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (regular, panko, or gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Indian As Apple Pie chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Oil or ghee, for stovetop cooking, coconut oil is a good option
  • Indian As Apple Pie tamarind chutney and/or tikka masala, for garnish
  • Sliced onion, tomato, avocado, and/or arugula, for garnish
  • Slider buns, toast first if you prefer
  • Lemon wedges, optional

Instructions

  1. Add ½ cup of the diced salmon to a food processor and grind down until smooth. Add the remaining salmon and pulse until smooth-ish (about 25-30 pulses). Fresh instead of frozen or canned salmon makes a big difference.
  2. Transfer the salmon to a bowl and add the onion, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, chaat masala, and salt. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed. This mixture can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to cook.
  3. Scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture and press into a patty. Continue until finished with the mixture and arrange the patties on a baking tray until ready to cook. For burgers, use ½ cup or more.
  4. Heat the oil or ghee (for stovetop) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties in batches (they should not touch) and cook for 3 minutes on one side. Flip, press slightly, and cook for another 3 minutes. For a total of 6 minutes or until cooked through — the larger the patty, the longer to cook.
  5. Assemble the cooked patties on the buns. For a little extra zest, squeeze lemon juice over the patties before topping. Top with a dollop of Indian As Apple Pie tamarind chutney and/or tikka masala, onion, tomato — or any other toppings (arugula and sliced avocado-yum!). Consider topping your slider with our easy kachumber salad or tangy pickled turmeric and ginger relish.

Notes

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