Lyodur Tschaman
Veg
Contains dairy
A Kashmiri vegetarian dish made with paneer cubes simmered in a rich, spicy turmeric-infused yogurt gravy.
Cuisines
Kashmiri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Paneer , cubed |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Fennel , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger powder |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 cup | Milk , full-fat |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 | Cardamom , green pods |
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1 | Cinnamon stick |
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2 | Clove |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the paneer into cubes and set aside.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add the paneer cubes and fry until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove them and set aside.
- 4 In the same oil, add green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and a pinch of asafoetida.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, fennel powder, and ginger powder to the pan and stir well.
- 6 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- 7 Add the fried paneer cubes to the boiling water.
- 8 Reduce the heat and add milk, stirring gently to combine.
- 9 Season with salt and let the curry simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
- 10 Serve hot with steamed rice or naan.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can use a mix of milk and cream instead of just milk.