One-pan Indian Style Fish and Chickpeas

This one-pan Indian-style fish curry comes together with minimal effort, but sacrifices no flavour! Delicate white fish is gently poached in a fragran...t chickpea and coconut milk sauce, infused with warming spices, garlic, and ginger. A handful of baby spinach adds freshness, while a spoonful of tahini adds richness. We think it makes a great weeknight dinner—be sure to serve it with lots of fresh coriander lime juice for a bright, zesty finish. Read more This one-pan Indian-style fish curry comes together with minimal effort, but sacrifices no flavour! Delicate white fish is gently poached in a fragrant chickpea and coconut milk sauce, infused with warming spices, garlic, and ginger. A handful of baby spinach adds freshness, while a spoonful of tahini adds richness. We think it makes a great weeknight dinner—be sure to serve it with lots of fresh coriander lime juice for a bright, zesty finish.

Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days (but best eaten fresh)
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Nuts, Sesame
Ingredients
Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
peeled and finely chopped or grated
garlic cloves
minced
curry powder
turmeric powder
cumin (ground)
halved
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
coconut milk
tahini
Swaps: almond butter, peanut butter
cod fillet
To serve
coriander
lime
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

325kcal
Calories
31g
Protein
12g
Total Fat
27g
Carbs
10g
Fibre
8g
Sugars
352mg
Calcium
27%
 
6mg
Iron
31%
 
152mg
Magnesium
36%
 
400mg
Phosporus
32%
 
1293mg
Potassium
28%
 
199mg
Sodium
9%
 
2mg
Zinc
18%
 
0mg
Copper
47%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
26%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
21%
 
4mg
Vitamin B3
27%
 
1mg
Vitamin B6
39%
 
122mcg
Vitamin B9
31%
 
276mcg
Vitamin A
31%
 
2mcg
Vitamin B12
101%
 
36mg
Vitamin C
40%
 
2mcg
Vitamin D
10%
 
4mg
Vitamin E
29%
 
34mcg
Vitamin K
28%
 
Calories: 325kcal; Protein: 31g; Total Fat: 12g; Carbs: 27g; Fibre: 10g; Sugars: 8g; Calcium: 352mg (27%); Iron: 6mg (31%); Magnesium: 152mg (36%); Phosporus: 400mg (32%); Potassium: 1293mg (28%); Sodium: 199mg (9%); Zinc: 2mg (18%); Copper: 0mg (47%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (26%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (21%); Vitamin B3: 4mg (27%); Vitamin B6: 1mg (39%); Vitamin B9: 122mcg (31%); Vitamin A: 276mcg (31%); Vitamin B12: 2mcg (101%); Vitamin C: 36mg (40%); Vitamin D: 2mcg (10%); Vitamin E: 4mg (29%); Vitamin K: 34mcg (28%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Nuts, Sesame
Ingredients
Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
peeled and finely chopped or grated
garlic cloves
minced
curry powder
turmeric powder
cumin (ground)
halved
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
coconut milk
tahini
Swaps: almond butter, peanut butter
cod fillet
To serve
coriander
lime
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Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
peeled and finely chopped or grated
garlic cloves
minced
curry powder
turmeric powder
cumin (ground)
halved
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
coconut milk
tahini
Swaps: almond butter, peanut butter
cod fillet
To serve
coriander
lime

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic with a sprinkle of salt and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

3

Add the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin and stir to coat.

4

Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softening.

5

Add the chickpeas and coconut milk, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened.

6

Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until wilted. Then stir through the tahini.

7

Nestle the fish into the simmering sauce. Spoon some liquid over the top to ensure it is submerged in liquid. Cover, and cook for 7-8 minutes, until the fish is firm to the touch.

8

Serve with fresh coriander and lime.

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Recipe categories: Fish and Seafood, Fusion, Indian, Legumes

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