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Sweet Tandoori Halloumi, Sriracha Yogurt & Pilau Rice

 

Sweet Tandoori Halloumi, Sriracha Yogurt & Pilau Rice

• INGREDIENTS :

 

2 packets of microwave pilau rice

50g fresh spinach finaly sliced

2 tbsp water

1 block halloumi cheese cut widthways into 6 or 7 slices

2 tbsp honey

1 tsp tandoori spice 

3 tbsp Greek yoghurt

1 tsp sriracha sauce

Salt and pepper

A small handful of flaked almonds

 

METHOD:

 

-Place both packets of rice into a microwaveable bowl. Use your hands to ensure all the grains are separated.

 

-Stir in the water, spinach and season with salt and pepper

 

-cover the bowl with cling film or place a microwavable plate over the top to trap the steam in. Set the bowl aside

 

-Combine the yoghurt and sriracha together in a small bowl. Season and set aside.

 

-Heat a small drizzle of oil in a large non- stick frying pan. When hot place the halloumi in the pan and fry on a medium heat for 5 minutes, turning reguarly until browned.

 

-In the meantime, microwave the rice on full power for 4-5 minutes covered, or until the rice has heated the and the spinach has wilted.

 

-Mix the honey and tandoori spice together.

 

-When the halloumi is cooked, take the pan off the heat. Drizzle the honey and tandoori spice over the halloumi and allow it to melt for a few seconds.

 

-Keep turning the halloumi slices over for a minute or so until they're coated in the spiced honey on both sides.

 

-Divide the rice between two bowls. Top with halloumi slices. Drizzle over some of the sriracha dressing and sprinkle a few flaked almonds over the top.