Kolkata Masala Crostini — a chatpata twist to an easy appetizer with sweet chili jam, spicy potato and kala chana filling, and colorful garnishes like coconut and peanuts! It’s a bright and bold dish to share that’ll transport you back to the rainy streets of Kolkata!
This crostini is all about the composition. The potato filling features tamarind chutney, lemon juice, chaat masala, and dried mint along with your usual masalas. Paired with the sweet jam-chutney layer and the crunchy garnish, this is finger food at its best!
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Kolkata Masala Crostini — a chatpata twist to an easy appetizer with sweet chili jam, spicy potato and kala chana filling, and colorful garnishes like coconut and peanuts! It’s a bright and bold dish to share that’ll transport you back to the rainy streets of Kolkata!
- 1 loaf french baguette , sliced or use any bread of your choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- sweet chili jam , store-bought
- mango chutney , store-bought
- 1 1/2 cup potatoes , boiled and chopped
- 1/4 cup tomatoes , deseeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup onions , finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black gram (kala chana or black chickpeas) , boiled
- 2 green chilies , finely chopped
- 3 tbsp peanuts , coarsely crushed
- 2 tbsp cilantro , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coconut , thinly sliced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp tamarind chutney
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1/2 tsp dried mint
- sev (bhujiya)
- peanuts
- fresh coconut , thinly sliced
- cilantro , finely chopped
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Mix together all of the potato masala ingredients and set aside in a bowl.
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Brush your bread with olive oil and toast it in the toaster until golden brown or bake in an oven at 350°F/175°C.
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Apply sweet chili jam and/or mango chutney on the toasted baguette slices.
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Spread the potato masala liberally on the bread.
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Top it with sev (bhujiya), peanuts, fresh coconuts, and cilantro.
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Your Kolkata Masala Crostini is ready! Enjoy!
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