Lyodur Tschaman

Lyodur Tschaman

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

Paneer 250 grams Paneer , cubed
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Fennel 1 teaspoon Fennel , powder
ginger powder 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
water 1 cup Water
Milk 1 cup Milk , full-fat
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
cardamom 2 Cardamom , green pods
cinnamon stick 1 Cinnamon stick
Clove 2 Clove
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the paneer into cubes and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point, then reduce the heat.
  3. 3 Add the paneer cubes and fry until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove them and set aside.
  4. 4 In the same oil, add green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and a pinch of asafoetida.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, fennel powder, and ginger powder to the pan and stir well.
  6. 6 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7 Add the fried paneer cubes to the boiling water.
  8. 8 Reduce the heat and add milk, stirring gently to combine.
  9. 9 Season with salt and let the curry simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
  10. 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.