Spicy Baked Salmon Topped with Tomato Masala

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/8 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped*)
• 4 medium tomatoes (finely chopped*)
• 1 green chili pepper (slit)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs
• 1/4 heaped tsp ground thyme
• 1 tbsp parsley (chopped, plus more for garnish)
• a dash garlic powder (optional)
• 1 lb salmon (cut into fillets if desired)