Indian Style Paneer Bruschetta Recipe - Easy Paneer Appetizer with Tomato Mint Chutney
Ingredients
Indian Style Bruschetta Ingredients:
- French Baguette or Sourdough Bread - 1 loaf
- Cherry Tomatoes - 1 cup
- Onion - 1 medium (chopped)
- Cilantro - 2 Tbsp (chopped)
- Fresh Mint - 1-2 stems (chopped)
- Garlic - 3-4 Cloves (chopped)
- Balsamic Vinegar - 1 Tbsp
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp
- Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
Cheese Spread Ingredients:
- Paneer - 1 cup
- Fresh Cream - 6 Tbsp
- Red Chili Flakes - 2 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
This Indian Style Bruschetta is a vibrant fusion appetizer that brings together familiar desi flavors with a classic European favorite. Crispy toasted baguette slices are topped with a creamy paneer cheese spread and finished with a fresh, zesty mix of cherry tomatoes, onion, mint, and cilantro. Every bite is layered with texture and bold flavor, making it an ideal starter for parties, family gatherings, or an elevated evening snack.
Watch our recipe video for step-by-step instructions on how to make Indian Style Bruschetta at home. We’ve included helpful demonstrations and simple tips to get perfectly toasted bread and a smooth paneer spread every time. For ingredient measurements and preparation details, refer to the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Make Indian Style Bruschetta:
1) In a bowl add 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, 1 medium chopped onion, 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro and 1-2 stems of chopped fresh mint.
2) Add 3 cloves of crushed/finely chopped garlic.
3) Add 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix and set aside.
4) In a blender add 1 cup paneer and 6 Tbsp of fresh cream. Blend till the smooth paste.
5) Remove from the blender and add to a bowl.
6) To the blended paneer mixture add 2 tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper and mix everything well.
7) To assemble cut french loaf bread into 1/4 inch thick diagonally pieces.
8) Heat pan on a medium heat with 2 Tbsp of olive oil.
9) Place the bread slices in a pan and let it toast till you get golden marks. Flip and do the same.
10) Remove all the slices from the pan and rub a cut piece of garlic on the bread.
11) Spread some of the paneer mixture on each piece of bread.
12) Add some of the tomato mixture on top of the cheese spread.
13) Feel free to garnish with some chopped cilantro and enjoy!
This Indian Style Bruschetta is a vibrant fusion appetizer that brings together familiar desi flavors with a classic European favorite. Crispy toasted baguette slices are topped with a creamy paneer cheese spread and finished with a fresh, zesty mix of cherry tomatoes, onion, mint, and cilantro. Every bite is layered with texture and bold flavor, making it an ideal starter for parties, family gatherings, or an elevated evening snack.
Watch our recipe video for step-by-step instructions on how to make Indian Style Bruschetta at home. We’ve included helpful demonstrations and simple tips to get perfectly toasted bread and a smooth paneer spread every time. For ingredient measurements and preparation details, refer to the recipe card below.
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