Personal Indian Cheeseboards — a desi riff on the classic party appetizer that is so effortless to put together and will leave your guests feeling so special! Use a mix of store bought and homemade elements to make them hassle-free yet still stunning!
In my board, I had Cheesy Achari Paneer Tikka, Grape-Basil-Cheese Skewers, Chili Jam Nut Bread, Papad with Mango Chutney & Kachumber Salad, Herbed Boondi Crackers, Cheesy Yogurt Dip and Basil Mozzarella Strawberries.
WATCH HOW TO MAKE PERSONAL INDIAN CHEESE BOARDS:
Truly, there’s an endless amount of fusion bites you can make. Pair these with a festive Indian inspired cocktail and your picture perfect cheese board are all set to enjoy!
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Personal Indian Cheeseboards — a desi riff on the classic party appetizer that is so effortless to put together and will leave your guests feeling so special! Use a mix of store bought and homemade elements to make them hassle-free yet still stunning! In my board, I had Cheesy Achari Paneer Tikka, Grape-Basil-Cheese Skewers, Chili Jam Nut Bread, Papad with Mango Chutney & Kachumber Salad, Herbed Boondi Crackers, Cheesy Yogurt Dip and Basil Mozzarella Strawberries.
- 1 cup paneer , cut in 1" squares
- 3 tbsp hung curd or greek yogurt
- 1 tsp roasted besan (gram or chickpeas flour)
- 1 tsp mixed pickle , mashed with oil, I used Mothers mixed pickle
- 1 tsp ginger garlic green chili paste
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- pinch turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1/2 tsp kasoori methi
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp cheese , grated, I've used Amul cheese
- pomegranate seeds , for garnish
- pistachio , slivered for garnish
- green onions
- 1/4 cup hung curd or greek yogurt
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil , or any neutral oil
- salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
- mini papad
- mango chunda pickle
- kachumber salad
- white sesame seeds
- chaat masala
- red grapes , sliced
- green grapes , sliced
- pepperjack cheese , or use any cheese of your choice
- basil leaves
- mini nut bread , or use crackers
- jam , any jam of your choice, fig mango, marmalade
- green chilies , finely chopped
- mixed color bell peppers , finely chopped
- chaat masala
- salt
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp mustard sauce
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- chili oil , garnish
- crackers
- masala boondi (chickpea flour droplets)
- pomegranate seeds , or any fruit of your choice
- strawberries
- fresh mozzarella cheese
- basil leaves
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Herbed Yogurt - mix together all the ingredients.
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Cheese Achari Paneer Tikka - mix together all the paneer tikka ingredients except the garnish. Keep it aside for 20 minutes. When you are ready to serve, saute them in a non-stick pan or grill them in the over for 10-15 minutes at 350℉/180℃ until they are done. To serve, garnish them with some herbed yogurt, pistachios , scallions, and pomegranate seed.
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Masala Papad - apply mango chundo chutney on the papad and top off with kachumber salad, chaat masala and sesame seeds.
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Grapes & Basil Cheese Skewers - arrange the grapes, cheese and basil on the skewers.
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Chili Jam Nut Bread - mix together the jam with all the chilies and spices and apply it on nut bread. You can thin the jam with a bit of warm water, if needed.
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Cheesy Yogurt Dip - mix all ingredients together and serve with some chili oil on top.
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Herbed Boondi Crackers - add some cheesy yogurt dip on crackers and top them off with masala boondi and any fruit of your choice.
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Basil Mozzarella Strawberries - make a slit in the strawberries and stuff them with fresh mozzarella and basil leaves.
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Sprinkle some chaat masala on the entire platter and your Personal Indian Cheese Boards are ready to serve!
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Loved the way of serving .Very anxious for new recipe. Looked as if menu of some 7 star hotel.but your videos made it easy.
Really appreciate your receipe. Waiting to see more of it