Bruschetta, Indian Style
 
 
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Ingredients
  • For the Paneer
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • juice from half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsps cumin seeds
  • For the Mint-Cilantro Chutney
  • 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup packed mint leaves
  • ¼ red onion
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dessicated coconut
  • 2 green chillies (add more if you like it really spicy!)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • a handful of unsalted peanuts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Tomato, Basil Mix
  • 200 grams cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsps white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • rock salt, to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh basil
Instructions
  1. To make the paneer, heat the milk in a non stick pan on medium heat. Stir continuously so as not to let the milk burn. Once the milk comes to a boil, lower the heat to low and add the lemon juice. You will immediately see the milk separate. If it doesn't happen add more lemon juice. Pour into a colander lined and ready with muslin cloth.
  2. Let drain for ten minutes and then wash under cold water a little so that the lemon juice disappears a little. Squeeze extra water out.It's as simple as that!
  3. In another pan, add the olive oil and cumin. You can either flatten the paneer in your palm and form a loose patty or crumble into the pan once the cumin starts to sputter. Fry your paneer for a minute or so on each side or 5 minutes in total. Let cool and set aside for later.
  4. For the chutney, put all ingredients in a blender and mix till you get a rough paste. Don't over-mix, you don't want it to be too smooth. Your chutney is ready...
  5. Add all ingredients except the tomatoes and basil leaves in a deep bowl and mix well. Now lets get down and dirty! Take the tomatoes, throw them in the bowl and pop them with your fingers. No knives to be used here!
  6. Last, roughly break you basil leaves and toss all ingredients using your hands. It feels fantastic...
  7. To put it all together, cut your french bread or any bread of your choice. First add the cumin paneer, then a thick layer of the spicy mint chutney and last arrange your tomato basil mix on top of the other 2 layers.
  8. Let sit for 10-15 minutes so that the bread drenches in all the flavors. Serve with a chilled glass of dry white!
Recipe by Box of Spice at https://boxofspice.com/2013/05/bruschetta-indian-style/