Butter lentils with halloumi

Method

1. 01.

   Melt the butter in a large pan. Cook shallot with the salt until soft. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 min.

2. 02.

   Add all the spices. Cook 1–2 min until fragrant.

3. 03.

   Meanwhile, pat the halloumi dry and toss with a pinch of cumin and a splash of oil. Air fry 8 min, shaking halfway, or pan-fry 5 min, until browned all over.

4. 04.

   Stir tomato purée and cream into the pan. Add lentils and a splash of water to loosen. Simmer a few minutes.

5. 05.

   Check the seasoning. Stir in lemon juice and most of the coriander.

6. 06.

   Serve topped with the halloumi and the remaining coriander.