How to make Indian Style Crostini -
Toasted bread slices topped with cheese spread and Indian spice flavoured onion-tomato mixture
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Bread loaf (ब्रेड लोफ), Melted butter (पिघला हुआ मक्खन )
Cuisine : Fusion
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Indian Style Crostini Recipe Card
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Prep Time : 41-50 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Indian Style Crostini Recipe
Bread loaf 1/2
Melted butter for brushing
Salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
Oil 1 tablespoon
Panch phoran (mixture of mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin 1 teaspoon
Onion , finely chopped 1 medium
Green chilli , finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon
Tomatoes , blanched, peeled and finely chopped 1 cup
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Curry leaves 3-4
Fresh coriander leaves , chopped 1/2 tablespoon
Cream cheese as required
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Method
Step 1
Wrap the bread loaf in cling film and freeze for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 180° C.
Step 3
Take the loaf out of the freezer and slice half the loaf thinly.
Step 4
Line a baking tray with a sheet of aluminium foil and place the bread slices in single file. Brush some melted butter on each slice and sprinkle some salt and crushed peppercorns on top. Cover with another sheet of aluminium foil.
Step 5
Place the tray in the preheated oven and toast for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add paanch phoron and sauté till fragrant. Add onion, mix and sauté till translucent.
Step 7
Add green chilli, mix and sauté for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and crushed peppercorns, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Add ¼ cup water, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes. Tear the curry leaves and add to the pan and mix. Add coriander leaves and mix well.
Step 9
Arrange the toasted bread slices on a serving platter, spread some cream cheese on each, sprinkle some crushed peppercorns and spread some tomato mixture on top. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve immediately.
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