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Grilling or baking fish is healthier as it doesn’t need much oil. It’s also super-quick so retains all the flavour and goodness of the spices.

  • 500g firm white fish (such as cod, haddock or hake)
    cut into 5cm chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic
    crushed
  • 2cm ginger
    finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 lime
    juiced, plus wedges to serve
  • to serve salad leaves

MARINADE

  • vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 cloves garlic
    crushed
  • 2 tsp gram flour
  • 1/2 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt

Nutrition:

  • kcal191
    low
  • fat8.9g
  • saturates2.1g
  • carbs3.2g
  • sugars1.2g
  • fibre0.7g
  • protein24.2g
  • salt0.36g

Method

  • step 1

    If using wooden skewers, put in water to soak before you start.

  • step 2

    Put the fish chunks on a plate and toss with the garlic and ginger. Sprinkle over the turmeric and lime juice then leave while you make the yogurt marinade.

  • step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a small saucepan over a low heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry for a minute, then add the garlic and fry for 10-15 seconds before adding the gram flour. Continue to cook on a low heat for 1 minute, stirring continuously. The mix will begin to foam. Add the chilli powder and stir for a few seconds. Turn the heat off and cool.

  • step 4

    Put the yogurt, a pinch of salt and the cooled gram flour mixture in a large mixing bowl and stir until combined. Add the fish pieces, mix and leave somewhere cool for 30 minutes.

  • step 5

    Heat the grill to high. Line a baking tray with foil and put a wire rack over it. Thread the fish pieces onto the skewers and put on the wire rack. Grill over a high heat for 4 minutes.

  • step 6

    Turn the fish over and cook for a further 3 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly charred. Serve with lime wedges and salad.

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