Description
These Indian Cheese Twists are a delicious and flavorful snack or appetizer featuring a blend of paneer, mozzarella, and spices encased in golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or as a savory treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cheese Filling:
- 1/2 cup grated paneer
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 green chili (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Black sesame seeds or nigella seeds (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 puff pastry on a floured surface to smooth out any creases.
- Make the filling: Combine paneer, mozzarella, cilantro, green chili, garam masala, and cumin in a bowl.
- Fill and fold: Spread the cheese mixture over half the pastry, fold, and seal gently.
- Cut and twist: Slice the pastry into strips, twist each strip, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with seeds, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
- These twists pair well with mint chutney or ketchup.
- For a different flavor, try using crumbled feta instead of paneer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
