Description
Flaky Indian Cheese Twists with a Savory Masala Twist
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry (Ideally cold for maximum flakiness)
- 100 g Mature Cheddar (Rich, sharp flavor)
- 100 g Low-Moisture Mozzarella (Adds stretchiness)
- 1 medium Red Onion (Diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander (Chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Garam Masala (Warm and complex)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes (Adjust to spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon Kalonji Seeds (Nutty flavor and crunch)
- 2 tablespoons Egg-Free ‘Eggwash’ (Blend of warm milk, turmeric, and agave for golden finish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, grate the mature cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, then add the diced red onion and chopped fresh coriander. Sprinkle in the garam masala and red chilli flakes, stirring until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Unroll one sheet of cold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the cheese mixture across the center, leaving a 1cm border all around the edges. Lay another puff pastry sheet on top and gently press down to seal the layers.
- Once assembled, carefully slide the pastry into the refrigerator and let it chill for about 10 minutes.
- After chilling, remove the pastry from the fridge and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the pastry into rectangles about 5-6 cm wide. Twist them in opposite directions.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the twisted pastries on the tray. Brush the surface generously with the egg-free wash and sprinkle kalonji seeds on top before baking.
Notes
- Serve warm for best taste.
- Can be made in advance and frozen before baking.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Indian Cheese Twists, Flaky Pastry, Appetizer, Savory Snacks