Paneer and Lentil Coconut Curry
with Butter Naan- Milk
- Egg
- Gluten
- Mustard
Golden seared paneer is delightful in this lentil dish enriched with coconut milk. Creamy, filling and comforting, this veggie curry just won't quit! The butter naan provides the perfect vehicle to scoop up every last bite!
Ingredients
200 g
Paneer Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 cup
Red Lentils
56 g
Baby Spinach
170 g
Carrot
2 unit
Naan
(Contains: Egg, Milk, Gluten)
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
30 g
Ginger
400 mL
Coconut Milk
1 tbsp
Indian Spice Mix
(Contains: Mustard)
7 g
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
3 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
¾ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash and dry all produce.
Peel, then mince or grate half the ginger (use whole ginger for 4 ppl). Peel, then cut carrot in half, lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch half-moons. Cut paneer into 1/2-inch cubes. Roughly chop cilantro. Rinse lentils in a strainer until water runs clear.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter and swirl to melt, 1 min. Add the paneer and season with salt and pepper. Pan-fry, turning cubes occasionally, until golden on all sides, 3-4 min. (TIP: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook paneer in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1 tbsp butter for each batch!)
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter, then swirl to melt. Add carrots, garlic puree, ginger and Indian Spice Mix. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 min. Add paneer, lentils, coconut milk and 1 1/4 cup water (dbl for 4 ppl.) Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until lentils soften, 10-12 min.
While the curry cooks, pat naan all over with damp paper towels, then wrap in foil to create a packet. Heat in the top of the oven, until warm, 4-5 min. Microwave 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) in a small microwaveable bowl, until melted, 30 sec.
In the last minute of cooking, add baby spinach to the pan with curry, then stir until spinach wilts.
Brush naan with melted butter, then cut into quarters. Divide and spoon curry into bowls, then sprinkle cilantro over top. Serve naan alongside, for dipping.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the creamy coconut curry, though some found it bland and wished for more spice or depth of flavor.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated the simple one-pot cooking process, but some noted longer prep time than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables, increasing the spice level, and serving with rice for a more complete meal.
- Leftovers: The curry reheated well, with some noting it tasted even better the next day.
- Texture: Several mentioned the lentils became mushy; consider adjusting cooking time or liquid ratio for firmer texture.
