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Coconut dahl with crispy paneer

Name: Coconut dahl with crispy paneer
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: red lentils 200g; light coconut milk 400ml tin; onion 1, finely chopped; plum tomatoes 2 medium, chopped; green chillies 2, chopped; ground turmeric 1 tsp; groundnut oil for frying; paneer 225g block, cubed; garam masala 1 tsp; black mustard seeds ½ tsp; cumin seeds ½ tsp; garlic 2 cloves, sliced; ginger a thumb-sized piece, cut into matchsticks; coriander a handful, chopped; chapatis to serve (optional)

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45 minutes
serves 4
Easy

A surprisingly low-calorie dinner, with cubes of golden paneer on top of gently spiced dahl. Best eaten with lots of chapatis

By Janine Ratcliffe

January 28, 2020 at 4:11 pm

Make this crispy paneer dahl for a comforting dinner, then check out more vegetarian curry recipes such as our easy spinach, chickpea & potato curry.

Ingredients

red lentils 200g
light coconut milk 400ml tin
onion 1, finely chopped
plum tomatoes 2 medium, chopped
green chillies 2, chopped
ground turmeric 1 tsp
groundnut oil for frying
paneer 225g block, cubed
garam masala 1 tsp
black mustard seeds ½ tsp
cumin seeds ½ tsp
garlic 2 cloves, sliced
ginger a thumb-sized piece, cut into matchsticks
coriander a handful, chopped
chapatis to serve (optional)

Method

Step 1

Put the lentils, coconut milk, onion, tomato, chillies and turmeric in a pan with 300ml water and lots of seasoning. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer then cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2

Fry the paneer in a little oil until golden and crisp on all sides. Sprinkle over the garam masala, season and toss.
Step 3

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a small frying pan and fry the mustard and cumin seeds until they start to pop and become fragrant. Add the garlic and ginger, and fry until very light golden.
Step 4

Spoon the lentils into bowls, top with the paneer then spoon over the flavoured oil and spices, and sprinkle with coriander. Serve with chapatis, if you like.