South Indian spiced fish with shredded carrot and coconut salad

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 x 150g firm white fish fillets
4 carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
6 cups spinach, washed, trimmed, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped coriandercilantroX leaves
2 tablespoons shredded coconut, lightly toasted
2 teaspoons lime juice, plus lime wedges, to serve
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 naan breads, warmed, halved, to serve

Instructions

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1 Place mustard and cumin seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and pound until finely crushed. Add turmeric, onion powder and lime zest, and stir to combine. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over fish and spray lightly with olive oil.

2 Heat barbecue hotplate or large chargrill pan to a high heat. Grill fish for 2-3 minutes, each side, or until cooked through.

3 Meanwhile, place carrot, spinach, coriander, coconut, lime juice and olive oil in a large salad bowl and toss gently to combine. Serve spiced fish with shredded carrot salad, warm naan and lime wedges.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free naan and check spices are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 350 cal

Kilojoules 1460 kJ

Protein 31 g

Total fat 8 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 40 g

Sugar 6 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 320 mg

Calcium 140 mg

Iron 3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.