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Indian Halloumi Roast

Weeknight-friendly Halloumi Roast with the coconut and curry leaf we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.4 from 3,631 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Indian Halloumi Roast
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the coconut and curry leaf elements, and pat the halloumi dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the halloumi and glaze until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the garam masala and the rest of the coconut and curry leaf flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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