Serves 4
I like to serve different types of food on Purim because people seem more eager to taste different flavors and try new things. Maybe it’s the alcohol or just an attitude about having fun but whatever it is, try some Indian dishes or new flavor combinations. I bet some of them will make it to your regular repertoire.

MARINADE:
1 cup tofutti sour cream, plain yogurt, or mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or less if you do not like spiciness
2 cloves garlic, minced
A pinch of salt and pepper

SKEWERS:
One 1-pound piece of salmon, skin removed and cut into 20 chunks, about 1-inch each (you can make this in appetizer size too, just use smaller skewers)
1 small orange pepper, cut into 16 equal pieces
1 small red pepper, cut into 16 equal pieces
Vegetable oil, for the grill
A pinch of salt
Lemon wedges, for serving

Special equipment: You will need 4 long metal or wooden skewers or smaller skewers for appetizer size. If using wood, soak them overnight before using.

For the marinade: Whisk the tofutti sour cream/yogurt, cilantro, tomato paste, ginger, lemon juice, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, chili powder, garlic and salt and pepper together until well blended. 


For the skewers: Thread the pieces of salmon and peppers onto the skewers, using 5 pieces of salmon for each skewer and 4 each of the peppers, alternating them so the peppers are between the pieces of salmon (use 3 pieces of salmon and 2 vegetables for appetizer size or fewer). Place them in a dish that will accommodate them in a single layer and pour over the marinade. Turn the skewers a few times, making sure they are well coated, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat a grill pan or a barbeque to medium-high heat. Grease the grill, remove the skewers from the marinade and sprinkle them with salt. Place on the grill and cook about 5 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Skewers are done when the fish is firm and slightly charred.