Traditionally paneer is the cheese used in curries, but we've used halloumi because who doesn't love halloumi! Paired with a creamy, Zanzibar curry spiced sauce, peas and sweet potato, this colourful vegetarian dinner is sure to be a new fusion favourite.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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200 grams
Diced Sweet Potato
150 grams
Basmati Rice
225 grams
Halloumi
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Zanzibar Style Curry Powder
(Contains: Mustard)
180 milliliter(s)
Coconut Milk
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
120 grams
Peas
15 grams
Honey
1 sachet(s)
Crispy Onions
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
1 pinch
Chilli Flakes
150 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
b) Pop the diced sweet potato onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
c) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and tender, 20-22 mins. Turn halfway through.
a) Meanwhile, boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve, then pop it on top of the pan and allow to steam until ready to serve.
a) Drain the halloumi, then cut it into 2cm chunks.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the halloumi and fry, turning frequently, until golden, 6-7 mins.
c) Once cooked, remove from the pan to a plate lined in kitchen paper.
a) Wipe out the (now empty) frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
b) Once hot, add the Zanzibar style curry powder and fry for 1 min.
c) Stir through the coconut milk, vegetable stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).
d) Bring up to the boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook until thickened slightly, 3-4 mins.
a) Add the peas to the curry and cook for 1-2 mins.
b) When the sweet potato has roasted, stir it through the curry along with the honey and fried halloumi. TIP: If your honey has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen.
c) Remove from the heat, then taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Fluff up your rice with a fork and share between bowls.
b) Top with your curry.
c) Sprinkle over the crispy onions and chilli flakes to finish.
Enjoy!