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Halloumi, Pea and Coconut Pasanda Curry
Halloumi, Pea and Coconut Pasanda Curry

Halloumi, Pea and Coconut Pasanda Curry

with Mango Chutney, Baby Spinach and Basmati Rice

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 02, 2025

Pasanda curries are fragrant and well spiced Indian dishes that are usually warm and comforting. Here, we've got halloumi instead of the traditional paneer, perfect for soaking up the delicious flavour of the pasanda curry sauce.

Tags:
Veggie
New
Climate Conscious
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

225 grams

Halloumi

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Onion

1 sachet(s)

Pasanda Style Seasoning

30 grams

Tomato Puree

180 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

40 grams

Baby Spinach

120 grams

Peas

40 grams

Mango Chutney

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3877 kJ
Energy (kcal)927 kcal
Fat45.5 g
of which saturates30.8 g
Carbohydrate95.2 g
of which sugars25.5 g
Dietary Fibre7.6 g
Protein38.7 g
Salt4.16 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Medium Saucepan
Kettle
Lid
Bowl
Garlic Press
Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Rice Time
1

a) Boil a half-full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with ¼ tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins. 

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Finish the Prep
2

a) Meanwhile, drain the halloumi, then cut it into 2cm chunks. Place them into a bowl of cold water and leave to soak.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

c) Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.

Fry the Halloumi
3

a) Remove the halloumi cubes from the cold water, pop them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat them dry.

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 to the plate and wipe the pan clean.

Make the Pasanda Curry Sauce
4

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in the (now empty) large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the onion to the pan and stir-fry until softened, 4-5 mins.

c) Stir through the garlic, pasanda style seasoning and tomato puree. Fry for 1 min more. 

Finishing Touches
5

a) Stir through the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), coconut milk and veg stock paste.

b) Bring up to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, 2-3 mins. 

c) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Stir in the peas and cook for 1 min more.

d) Remove from the heat, return the halloumi to the pan with the mango chutney.

Serve Up
6

a) Fluff up the rice with a fork and share between your serving bowls.

b) Top with your halloumi pasanda curry.