Halloumi Tikka Masala

Indian favourite Tikka Masala is usually made with chicken, but if you replace the meat with halloumi, a delicious Cypriot cheese, the dish is just as tasty. Some might say even better.

10

60 Minutes

  • 500

    ml

    Coconut milk

  • 100

    g

    Cashew nuts

  • 400

    g

    Halloumi

  • 2

    Chopped onions

  • 3

    Chopped garlic cloves

  • 1

    tbsp

    Chopped ginger

  • 3

    tsp

    Curry powder

  • 3

    tbsp

    Red curry paste

  • 2

    tbsp

    Garam masala

  • 1

    tsp

    Curcuma

  • 1

    tsp

    Cayenne pepper powder

  • 1

    tsp

    Dried coriander

  • 1

    tsp

    Ground cumin / jeera

  • 2

    tsp

    Smoked paprika powder

  • 500

    g

    Tomato puree

  • 6

    tbsp

    Greek yoghurt

  • 250

    g

    Champignons

  • 1.5

    dl

    Raisins

  • 2

    tbsp

    Fresh coriander / cilantro

  • Pour coconut milk in a blender and add the nuts. Leave them to soak while you continue with the sauce - blend later.
  • Cut the halloumi in slices (appr. 0.5cm) and fry them.
  • In a big pan, fry onions, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes.
  • Add spices and keep frying for 5 more minutes.
  • Blend the coconut milk and the nuts and pour the liquid in the pan.
  • Add tomato puree and yoghurt and mix.
  • Chop champignons and add them in the sauce with the raisins.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • Taste and add more spices if necessary.
  • Cut the halloumi in smaller pieces and add in the sauce.
  • Add fresh coriander.
  • Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.
  • Faster version without the blending: add coconut milk and nuts directly in the sauce. Add some grated coconut for the texture.
Categories
  • Main course
  • Vegetarian
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