Mildly Spiced Curry with Halloumi Cheese and Basmati Rice

Name: Mildly Spiced Curry with Halloumi Cheese and Basmati Rice
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: garlic clove; pc ginger; carrot; zucchini; halloumi-type cheese; oil for frying cheese; oil; salt; curry powder; cumin; tomato purée; white vinegar; coconut milk; water; pinch salt; basmati rice

This recipe will captivate you with its unique combination of mildly spiced curry and salty halloumi cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Vegetables like zucchini and carrots add freshness and a subtle sweetness that balances the spices beautifully. Basmati rice brings lightness to the dish and perfectly absorbs the rich sauce.

25 min

Gluten-free

Curry:: 2 garlic clove; 1 pc ginger; 2 carrot; 1 zucchini; 1 pkghalloumi-type cheese; 2 tbspoil for frying cheese; 2 tbspoil; 1 tspsalt; 1 pkgcurry powder; 1 pkgcumin; 1 pkgtomato purée; 1 pkgwhite vinegar; 1 pkgcoconut milk; 1 dlwater
Side Dish:: pinch salt; 6 dlwater; 1 pkgbasmati rice

1
Peel and grate the garlic and ginger. Peel, wash, and slice the carrot into thin rounds. Wash and dice the zucchini into cubes.
2
Cut the halloumi cheese into cubes.
3
Pour 6 dl of water into a pot and bring it to a boil.
4
Meanwhile, rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water. Once the water is boiling, add the rice, season it with salt, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 11–12 minutes until the rice is tender.
5
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the halloumi cheese. Sauté for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
6
Reheat oil in the same pan. Add the garlic, ginger, carrot, and zucchini. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
Season the vegetables with salt, curry powder, cumin, tomato paste, and white wine vinegar. Pour in the coconut milk, rinse the package with approximately 100 ml of water, and add it to the mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8–10 minutes.
8
Finally, add the sautéed halloumi cheese to the curry sauce and heat briefly.
9
Serve the mildly spiced curry with a portion of basmati rice.