Creamy Halloumi and Tomato Curry

Enjoy halloumi in this family-friendly curry – it has a wonderful texture, similar to paneer. You may want to halve the amount of garam masala for young children.

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Cut the halloumi into bite-sized cubes and set them aside. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 mins, or until it turns translucent.

Step 2

Add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for another 2 mins, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant. Stir in the cumin, coriander and turmeric, and cook for 2 mins more. Pour in the tomatoes and stir well. Simmer for 5-7 mins, or until the mixture thickens.

Step 3

Reduce the heat and add the cream. Stir and simmer gently for 3-4 mins until thickened.

Step 4

While the sauce is simmering, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a separate pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi for 3-4 mins until golden brown on all sides.

Step 5

Once the halloumi is browned, add it to the sauce along with the spinach, sugar and garam masala and stir to combine. Gently simmer for 5 mins until the spinach has wilted or defrosted. If the curry seems too thick, add a splash of water or more cream to loosen it. Scatter with nigella seeds and serve with rice, grains or naan.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 225g Block Halloumi, cut into bite-size cubes 1x Sainsbury's Cypriot Halloumi Cheese 225g
  • 80g Fresh Spinach, or frozen 1x Sainsbury's Baby Leaf Spinach 120g
  • 1 Onion, chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 220g Cooked Rice, grains or naan breads to serve 1x Ben's Original Classic Basmati Microwave Rice 220g
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, grated 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 2tbsp Flavourless Oil, such as vegetable or sunflower oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 2tsp Ground Cumin 1x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • 2tsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 1tsp Turmeric 1x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g
  • 400g Chopped Tomatoes, canned 1x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes Can 400g
  • 100ml Double Cream 1x Sainsbury's British Double Cream 150ml
  • 2tsp Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g
  • 1tbsp Garam Masala 1x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g
  • 1tsp Nigella Seeds 1x Sainsbury's Nigella Seeds 48g
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