Haloumi Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

400 g halloumi cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
10 fresh curry leaves
400 g chopped tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
300 g cooked spiral pasta
3 tablespoons chopped coriander
naan bread, and
mango chutney, to serve

Preparation

Cut the haloumi into 1cm cubes.
Mix dried spices together.
Toss haloumi in 1 tablespoon oil and all the dry spices.
Heat the remaining oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until softened.
Add the haloumi and curry leaves, and cook until haloumi is golden.
Add the tomato and chilli flakes, then bring to the boil.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Stir in the pasta and cook until heated through.
Remove from the heat and stir through the coriander.
Serve with naan and chutney.