Lyodur Tschaman is an exotic dish from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. As the name says, Lyodur means 'yellow' and Tschaman means 'cottage cheese or paneer' in Kashmir, it is a rich yellow colored gravy with chunks of cottage cheese. 
It is for the one who loves to have a non-spicy creamy gravy for your bread. It has a mild flavor of turmeric and richness of the cream.
Here is an easy recipe for making creamy Lyodur Tschaman at home.
Preparation
Dish: Lyodur Tschaman
Cuisine: Kashmir
Time: Cooking time - 30 minutes
Total time -30 minutes
Quantity: 4 servings
Let us now check out the required ingredients to make the sweet.
Ingredients:
Water - 5 cup
Paneer - 500gm
Full fat milk - 1 cup
Bay leaf - 1
Cinnamon stick - 1
Clove - 4
Saffron - few strands
Oil - 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Fennel Powder - 3 tsp
Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1tsp
Kasthuri methi - to garnish
Fresh cream(optional)- 2 tbsp
Procedure:
- Heat a tbsp of oil in a pan.
- Add bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon stick in it.
- Now pour water to it and allow it to boil.
- Add turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, salt, and fennel powder to it and give a good stir.
- Wait till the water reduces a little, then add the paneer pieces to it and cook till it turns soft.
- Allow it to boil for 10 minutes, now add a cup of full-fat milk and few strands of saffron to it.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, till it reaches gravy consistency.
- Turn off the gas and add a tsp of cardamom powder to it.
- Garnish with dried methi leaves and start serving.
- Enjoy the Tschaman gravy with Rotis/Naan.
Tips and tricks:
- If u likely to use normal milk, the dish will take longer to get the consistency.
- For a more creamy gravy, add 2 tbsp of cream along with the milk.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander for a rich flavor.
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