Tikka Halloumi & Curried Lentils

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35 mins cook
A vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka that makes the most of halloumi's wonderfully squeaky texture.
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Serves
3
Red Onion
Lime
Yoghurt
Curry Powder
Chilli Powder
Ground Turmeric
Garlic Clove
Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
Cooked Puy Lentils
Halloumi
Fresh Coriander
Salt
Olive Oil
Water

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    Gareth R.
    2 days ago
    If I was to find myself in a budget supermarket — what’s the best alternative to Puy lentils? Is it the cans of Green lentils?
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    Ella D.
    2 days ago
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    Admin
    Hi Gareth! Canned green lentils are a great budget-friendly alternative, they're slightly softer than Puy but still work well in a daal. Dried green or brown lentils are good too, just adjust cooking time.
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    Lydia B.
    3 days ago
    O my, Sophie you genius 🤌🏼👌🏼 What a delightful meal. I also made the yoghurt flat breads, which are equally amazing.
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    Darrah J.
    13 days ago
    I’m in Canada … Can I ask is the curry powder used just a standard yellow regular grocery store kind? And is the chilli powder more of an Indian variety ? Maybe Kashmiri? Or is it the cumin blend that we in Canada would throw in our chili?
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    Ella D.
    11 days ago
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    Admin
    Welcome from Canada Darrah! Yep the curry powder is that standard yellowy kind you can get in the grocery store here but a cumin blend would work well too. Any chilli powder will do but a kashmiri would definitely work a treat! x
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    Gemma W.
    a month ago
    Really delicious- whole family enjoyed this. Did supplement with some naan bread and would probably double the lentils next time just because my family likes large portions!
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    Fiona W.
    2 months ago
    I think 3 tablespoons of curry powder makes it far to spicey
    Elena S.
    Elena S.
    2 months ago
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    Admin
    Hi Fiona! Thanks for the feedback... we'll look at re-testing this recipe with our developers, paying close attention to the spice levels. Thanks you for letting us know!
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    Grace D.
    2 months ago
    this had my whole office drooling
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    Conor M.
    2 months ago
    This recipes an absolute winner. Whack some mango chutney on top and you’re laughing
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    Anushka D.
    3 months ago
    I absolutely loved this! I did have to replace the puy lentils with regular brown lentils but it all came together perfectly. I just upped the spice levels to my taste :) Mob slays again!
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    Patricia D.
    3 months ago
    This is great! A lovely balanced dish - my kids even loved it!
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    Shaun B.
    3 months ago
    (edited)
    I followed the recipe for 4 servings even though there were 3 of us and the portions were nowhere near big enough, would advise to top up the lentils. Was really tasty tho
    Mob
    Mob
    3 months ago
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    Admin
    Hi Shaun, thanks so much for the feedback. We've changed the serving suggestion to 3 people so the portion sizes are a bit bigger. Glad it was tasty!
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    Elle D.
    4 months ago
    Amazing! Will definitely make again. I did the halloumi in the air fryer and worked well. I reckon next time I will use two onions.
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    Sandor T.
    4 months ago
    (edited)
    Very tasty! Will make again. Did think the whole 4p recipe would not enough for 2 adults and 3 kids (7,10,13) so added homemade naan from another mob recipe. Next time I would also add 1,5x the lentils and double the amount of pickled onion.
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    Emily W.
    5 months ago
    Really easy and delicious recipe, I’ve done it with paneer instead in the air fryer which is also worth a try! I like to add spinach and serve it with some tenderstem broccoli and naan.
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    Katie M.
    5 months ago
    Absolutely delicious I did the halloumi in my air fryer and it was so good!
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    Eilis O.
    5 months ago
    This was so delicious! The marinade on halloumi is so good. I added in fresh chilli too and had only had brown lentils to hand and still worked out. Perfect Winter comfort bowl.
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    Laura T.
    6 months ago
    So, so good! I did bump up the spice quantities in the dhall for extra flavour and a pinch of salt in the yogurt. Delicious.
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    Nichola S.
    6 months ago
    We loved this. Had to put some feta as well as halloumi in but it still worked out well. Lots of good protein.
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    Sam G.
    6 months ago
    Surprisingly delicious! It works
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    Sue R.
    6 months ago
    This was gorgeous, really tasty! It took me more like 50 minutes to make but it was worth the extra time. Thank you!
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    Eszter H.
    7 months ago
    I didn’t have puy lentils so i used different type but it’s so delicious OMG!!!❤️❤️❤️
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    Hannah G.
    7 months ago
    This is amaaaazing just had the best dinner - thank you ❤️
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    Kathy S.
    7 months ago
    All the elements come together to make this a great meal. I did up the spices as first time of making it was a bit bland also added some ginger.
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    Mag L.
    7 months ago
    Winner!! My partner couldn’t believe this came together in 30min. They took all the leftovers and continued raving about it all week.
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    Amelia F.
    8 months ago
    soo good and easy!

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