Description
A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish combining spicy turmeric and curry-seasoned cauliflower and halloumi with nutritious brown basmati rice and fresh spinach, perfect for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small head cauliflower (500g), broken into medium florets
- 150g baby spinach
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, finely grated
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
Spices and Oil
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp medium curry powder
Other
- 120g halloumi, cut into cubes
- 2 x 250g pouches brown basmati rice
Instructions
- Cook the Cauliflower and Spinach: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes. In the last 2 minutes, add the baby spinach to wilt. Drain both and set aside.
- Fry the Onion: Heat the rapeseed oil in a large frying pan or shallow casserole dish over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and fry for 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
- Cook the Halloumi: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the cubed halloumi to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing it to brown on all sides.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in the crushed garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, and medium curry powder. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors and toast the spices.
- Combine Rice and Vegetables: Add the brown basmati rice, cooked cauliflower, and spinach into the pan. Stir well to combine and warm everything through. If the mixture seems dry, add 1 tablespoon of water to loosen it.
- Season and Finish: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Scatter the finely sliced red chilli on top for a fresh, spicy finish. Serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure the halloumi cubes are browned well for extra flavor and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of chilli to your spice preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute halloumi with firm tofu and use plant-based oil.
- If you prefer a milder dish, reduce or omit the curry powder and chilli.
- Brown basmati rice can be substituted with other whole grain rice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: spicy cauliflower, halloumi, brown basmati rice, turmeric, curry powder, vegetarian recipe, healthy dinner
