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Carlin Pea Saag with Mango Chutney-Glazed Halloumi
We all love a saag + we all love halloumi. We know you will LOVE this Carlin pea saag with mango chutney halloumi croutons. Absolutely packed with warming spices and flavour, but coming together in no time at all, this recipe is one for your weeknight rotation! Our British Carlin peas are gently simmered in a curried saag sauce and topped with salty sweet fried halloumi. An absolute belter.
Ingredients
1 jar Queen Carlin Peas with their bean stock
2 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil, such as sunflower or vegetable
1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds1 onion, roughly sliced
2 garlic cloves, grated 1 tbsp turmeric 1 tbsp mild curry powder 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 1 tbsp tomato puree 200g spinach 300ml coconut milk250g block of halloumi, sliced into 2cm cubes
1 heaped tbsp mango chutneyNigella seeds, for garnish (optional)
Serving Suggestions Natural or coconut yogurt Warm naans, flatbreads or rice SubstitutionsHalloumi - paneer, or tofu to keep this one entirely plant-based
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Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin and fennel seeds and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and sizzling. Then add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if they start to stick. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute until fragrant.
Add the turmeric, curry powder, ginger and tomato puree with a splash of water stir to create a paste. Fry off for 1-2 minutes until it darkens in colour.
Pour in the carlin peas with their bean stock, coconut milk and spinach. Stir to combine and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. As the carlin peas are well seasoned, we recommend tasting before adding salt.
Transfer 2 ladle-fulls of the mixture to a blender or food processor and blitz into a puree. Stir this green puree back into the pan. If it’s looking a little thick, some of the remaining coconut milk or water to loosen. Check for seasoning - keeping in mind the halloumi is salty! - and reduce to a low simmer.
While that’s simmering, add the diced halloumi and mango chutney to a small bowl and toss to coat. Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook the halloumi until golden all over, turning regularly, about 3-4 minutes. Add a splash of oil or water if it gets a little sticky.
Once the curry has reached a creamy consistency, serve into bowls. Top with some yogurt and scatter over the halloumi chunks. Finish with a sprinkle of nigella seeds, if using. Dunk with warm naans to serve, or with rice for something heartier.