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Lentil Stewwith Paprika and Naan

Recipe by allerhande on InstagramAdded 2 November 2026.
  • 45 min
  • Serves 4
  • 15 ingredients

25 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A hearty lentil stew flavored with paprika, warm spices, and creamy coconut milk, served alongside warm naan and fresh yogurt. The dish is comforting and protein‑rich, perfect for cozy evenings.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as allerhande gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Peel and slice the onions. Cut the paprika mix into strips.

  2. 2

    Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the paprika strips and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in ground cumin, ground cinnamon, turmeric, and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

  6. 6

    Rinse the lentils under cold running water, drain, then add them to the pan along with coconut milk and water.

  7. 7

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  8. 8

    While the stew simmers, chop the coriander and cut the lime into wedges.

  9. 9

    Warm the naan according to the package instructions.

  10. 10

    Season the stew with pepper and salt if needed.

  11. 11

    Divide the stew into deep bowls, serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, lime wedges, and warm naan.

  12. 12

    Garnish each serving with the chopped coriander.

Tips while you cook

Sauté onions before adding paprika
Cook the sliced onions in butter for 3 minutes, then add paprika strips and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Toast spices briefly
Stir in cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and chili flakes and cook for 1 minute before adding tomato paste.
Simmer covered and stir occasionally
After bringing to a boil, cover the pan, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Warm naan while stew simmers
Prepare the naan according to package instructions during the 15‑minute simmer.

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