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Halloumi Saag Paneer

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons Ghee
  • 12 ounces Halloumi
  • 16 ounces Baby Spinach fresh or frozen works
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 Serrano Chili Pepper deseeded and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander ground
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2/3 cup Greek Yogurt plain

Instructions
 

  • Cut the halloumi into one-inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with a paper towel
  • Heat the ghee over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet
  • Add the halloumi and fry until golden brown on both sides
  • Remove the halloumi from the pan and add in the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and serrano chili pepper and fry until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat another skillet with the spinach and one cup of water. Boil the spinach until wilted. 
  • Add the spinach and remaining water to a blender and blend until pureed. Set aside until the end. 
  • Add in the garam masala, coriander, and cumin to the frying pan and stir fry until the spices are fragrant, about 3 minutes or so. 
  • Once you have cooked your spice mixture into your onion mixture, add in the pureed spinach and halloumi cheese. 
  • Stir in some yogurt and top with salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve with brown rice or any side of your choosing.