Creamy lentil soup

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 ml) canola oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Madras curry powder
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cracked black pepper
• 2 tsp (10 ml) ground tumeric
• 1 tsp (5 ml) whole cumin seed
• 1 tsp (5 ml ) paprika
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1-2 bay leaf
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups (480 ml) okra (fresh or frozen), sliced into 1/4" (1/2 cm) rounds
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) green lentils
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
• 5 cups (1 1/4 L) vegetable stock
• 2 cups (240 ml) cream
• 1/2 lb (227g) paneer, shredded
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) yogurt, for garnish