RECIPE

Lentil Skillet with Mushrooms & Paneer

Name: Lentil Skillet with Mushrooms & Paneer
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pouch TASTY BITE®/MD Madras Lentils; 8 oz (225 g) paneer, cubed; 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil; 12 oz (345 g) cremini mushrooms (or mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster); 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15 g) fresh ginger, minced; 1 tsp (5 g) cumin seeds; 1 tsp (5 g) coriander; 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) turmeric; 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) paprika; 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt; 1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper; 1/4 cup (60 mL) water or vegetable stock; 1/4 cup (60 mL) plain yogurt, plus more for finishing; 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro leaves; Warm naan or basmati rice, for serving

TIME

15 mins

INGREDIENTS

17 items

MAKES

4 servings

Earthy mushrooms, creamy paneer, and richly spiced TASTY BITE®/MD Madras Lentils come together in this deeply savoury skillet meal finished with cooling yogurt and fresh cilantro. It’s cozy, bold, and weeknight-fast with restaurant-style flavour.

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INGREDIENTS

1 pouch TASTY BITE®/MD Madras Lentils
8 oz (225 g) paneer, cubed
2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
12 oz (345 g) cremini mushrooms (or mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster)
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 g) fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp (5 g) cumin seeds
1 tsp (5 g) coriander
1/2 tsp (2.5 g) turmeric
1/2 tsp (2.5 g) paprika
1/2 tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt
1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper
1/4 cup (60 mL) water or vegetable stock
1/4 cup (60 mL) plain yogurt, plus more for finishing
1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro leaves
Warm naan or basmati rice, for serving

PRODUCTS USED

Madras Lentils
All Natural Indian Entrée

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1
Sear the Paneer: Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add paneer and cook until golden on multiple sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2
Sauté the Mushrooms: Add remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to the skillet. Add cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to develop color, then stir and continue cooking until deeply browned and tender.
3
Aromatics & Spices: Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Simmer the Lentils: Stir in TASTY BITE®/MD Madras Lentils and water or stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Combine & Warm Through: Reduce heat to low and stir in yogurt until incorporated. Return paneer to the skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Garnish & Serve: Spoon into shallow bowls and finish with additional yogurt, fresh cilantro, and warm naan or rice.