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Palak Halloumi Curry
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Palak Halloumi Curry

A comforting staple with a refined twist, this curried spinach dish is enhanced with golden pan seared Halloumi, adding a satisfying bite and a rich, savoury depth. The contrast of creamy greens and caramelized Halloumi creates a balanced, craveable dish that works across menus.

 

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Haloumi Cheese

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Cottage Cheese

Cottage Cheese

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Ingredients

  • Palak:

    • 400–500 g Spinach (fresh or frozen, well‑drained)
    • 1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
    • 3–4 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
    • 1 Green Chili, finely chopped (optional)
    • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
    • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
    • ½ tsp Turmeric
    • ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • ¼–½ tsp Chili Powder, to taste
    • Salt, to taste
    • ½ cup Whipped Cottage Cheese
       

  • Halloumi:

    • 250-300g Halloumi cheese, cut into 2-3 cm cubes
    • 1 tbsp oil (neutral or ghee)

Directions

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the Halloumi cubes until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
  2. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic, ginger, and chili, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. In a separate dry pan, add cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Toast the spices for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, then add them to the onion mixture.
  4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Simmer for 3–5 minutes. For a smoother texture, blend all or part of the mixture, then return it to the pan.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in the whipped Cottage Cheese gradually to prevent curdling. Once incorporated, gently reheat on low.
  7. Add garam masala and return the Halloumi to the pan. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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