Description
These Indian Cheese Twists are a delicious blend of puff pastry filled with a flavorful mix of mozzarella and paneer, spiced with traditional Indian seasonings. Perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer, these twists are easy to make and bursting with savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cheese Filling:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded paneer
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder or red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Chopped cilantro or nigella seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Make the filling: Combine mozzarella, paneer, garam masala, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, and salt in a bowl.
- Fill and fold: Spread the cheese mixture over half of the pastry, fold the other half over it, and press down gently.
- Cut and twist: Slice the pastry into strips, twist them, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with cilantro or nigella seeds, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Great as a snack or party appetizer.
- Serve with chutney or spiced yogurt dip.
- Paneer can be substituted with extra mozzarella or cheddar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
