# Halloumi in Spiced Tomato Sauce with Butter

Recipe by [Marta Kowalczyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/martakowal)

Crispy fried halloumi simmered in a spiced tomato, yogurt and cream sauce, served over basmati rice.

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

Vegetarian · Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 50 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 450 g [Halloumi](https://fridge.menu/en/i/halloumi) — cut into cubes
- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — sliced into rings
- ½ tsp [Chilli flakes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-flakes)
- 1 pinch [Cloves](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cloves)
- 2 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 3 tsp [Garam masala](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garam-masala)
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — finely grated
- 400 g [Canned chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 50 g [Tomato paste](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 100 g [Greek yogurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greek-yogurt)
- 100 ml [Whipping cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 1 can Butter beans — drained and rinsed
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground, to taste
- 300 ml Basmati rice — cooked according to packet instructions
- 2 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — fresh, chopped
- 25 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)

## Steps

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt half of the butter.
2. Let it melt, then fry the halloumi until crisp and golden brown.
3. Set the fried halloumi aside.
4. Put the remaining butter in the pan, add the onion and spices.
5. Warm the spices through well while the onion fries and becomes fragrant.
6. Add the garlic, ginger, canned chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, yogurt and whipping cream.
7. Heat through well and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
8. Add the butter beans and fried halloumi to the sauce, season well with freshly ground black pepper and, if you like, a little salt.
9. Let simmer for a further 5 minutes.
10. Serve in bowls with rice, halloumi, a knob of butter and a scattering of coriander.

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/halloumi-in-spicy-tomato-sauce-fw03nupv

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