Indian-Style Pollack with Spicy Chickpeas

Pollack fillets coated in a toasted spice paste, grilled, and served over a warm, savory chickpea and tomato sauté.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 423.8 kcals 1695.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 24 grams 96 grams
Fat 19.1 grams 76.4 grams
Protein 38.7 grams 154.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
2
piece
Limes
quartered to serve
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
canned, rinsed, and drained
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Turmeric
ground
1
tsp
0.5
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
0.5
tsp
3
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, roughly chopped
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for the spice paste
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Seafood
700
g
Pollack Fillets
skinned, four 175g portions
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
finely sliced
3
piece
Tomatoes
skinned, seeds removed, and chopped

Steps

  • Dry fry mustard, cumin, and coriander seeds in a hot pan until seeds pop.
  • Grind the toasted spices into a fine powder using a pestle and mortar.
  • Whisk the spice powder with remaining paste ingredients in a bowl.
  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Smear half the paste onto pollack fillets and grill for 3-4 minutes until cooked.
  • Heat a frying pan and sauté shallots in oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining spice paste to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chickpeas and cook until heated through.
  • Add tomatoes and coriander then season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the pollack atop the chickpeas with a lime wedge.