Halloumi Kebabs Marinated In Tandoori Yogurt Spice

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 750 g halloumi cheese
• 150 g red onions
• 5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon caster sugar
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 3 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic puree
• 3 teaspoons chopped mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 150 ml yogurt
• 50 ml water

Recipe

• 1 cut the halloumi into 18 cubes rinse in cold water and drain.
• 2 next prepare the marinade, heat the oil in a small stainless steel saucepan and warm all the spices together, stirring constantly - do not let burn.
• 3 put this spice mix into a bowl and stir in the garlic puree, mint, lime, yogurt and water. mix well.
• 4 add the halloumi to the marinade and make sure every piece is fully coated. cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• 5 segment the onions by cutting in half crossways, put halves flat side down and cut each half into 4 chunks. take each chunk and separate out the onion layers into individual pieces.
• 6 bring a pan of salted water to the boil and put in the onion pieces, boil for about 5 mins until soft. remove from heat, drain and, while still hot, toss in the seasoned lemon juice - made by mixing the lemon juice, salt and sugar in a bowl.
• 7 leave to marinate for 15 mins then drain.
• 8 drain the marinated halloumi and tread onto skewer (you will need 6) then thread 3 pieces of onion and another halloumi till you have 3 pieces of halloumi on each skewer finish off with a tomato.
• 9 griddle when ready for no more than 30-40 seconds on each side.
• 10 serve on the remaining onions and plenty of green crispy salad.