# Halloumi Curry

Recipe by [Inês Carvalho](https://fridge.menu/en/u/inescarvalho)

A warming curry with golden-fried halloumi, spinach and basmati rice.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Other

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 200 g [Halloumi](https://fridge.menu/en/i/halloumi) — diced
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — cut into wedges
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely grated
- 2 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — finely grated
- 1 pinch [Cloves](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cloves) — dried
- 0.5 tsp [Cardamom](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cardamom) — dried
- 0.5 tsp [Chilli flakes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-flakes)
- 1 tbsp [Curry powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/curry-powder) — medium hot
- 400 g [Chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes) — canned
- 100 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 80 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach)
- 1 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime) — organic, juice and finely grated zest
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 300 ml Basmati rice
- 25 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 1 tbsp [Sesame seeds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sesame-seeds) — toasted
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — finely chopped, fresh
- 4 pcs Naan bread

## Steps

1. Heat a saucepan with oil over medium-high heat and fry the halloumi cubes until nicely golden. Set the halloumi aside on a plate. (3 min)
2. Put the onion in the pan, lower the heat slightly and cook until soft. (4 min)
3. Add the garlic, ginger, cloves, cardamom, chilli flakes and curry powder and heat through for a few minutes until fragrant. (2 min)
4. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and bring to the boil. (3 min)
5. Let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, meanwhile cook the basmati rice. (10 min)
6. Stir the cream and spinach into the curry, season well with salt, pepper and lime juice. (2 min)
7. Add the fried halloumi cubes and heat through well. (2 min)
8. Serve the rice with the halloumi curry in deep bowls, place a small knob of butter on top to melt into the sauce. Sprinkle with coriander and sesame seeds and serve with naan or flatbread.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/halloumi-curry-frmqukkt

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