Tikka Hallauberloumi
The sharp naturally salty taste of the tikka and halloumi make this a great starter to accompany a first drink on a hot night.
Ingredients (Serves 3)
1 large aubergine
125gm block of halloumi
Tikka powdered spice mix
Ground Nut oil
Natural Yoghurt
Tikka is a blend of groundspices; coriander, cumin, paprika, tumeric, chilli, ginger, garlic and garam masala… (is what it says on this packet!) We find that a good smoked paprika adds a nice dusky flavour to the blend.
(To make Tikka paste Powder and Ground Nut Oil)
Method
Slice the aubergine into 7mmm discs
Salt and stand for 45 minutes
Rinse off salt and pat dry
Marinate the Aubergine in a tikka paste for a minimum of 20 minutes
Roast the marinated aubergine on a tray and greased baking sheet for in a moderately hot oven for 15 mins or so until just starting to brown.
Make 7mm slices of the halloumi,
Dust with a tikka powder mix
Fry the dusted halloumi in a griddle pan until softened and coloured
Pair each slice of halloumi with a slice of aubergine,
Mix a tea spoon of tikka powder with Yoghurt
Drizzle the tikka yoghurt mix, over each aubergine and halloumi slice and glaze beneath grill