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Small Heirloom Tomatoes & Cucumbers Stuffed Creamy Masala Malai Paneer

Chef Lucky Dhillon, 08 Apr, 2016 12:01 PM
  • Small Heirloom Tomatoes & Cucumbers Stuffed Creamy Masala Malai Paneer

Ingredients

• 20 small heirloom cherry tomatoes

• 2 large English cucumbers

• 150 g soft malai paneer (cottage cheese)

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• ½ tsp Madras curry powder

• ¼ tsp hot chili powder

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 doz bamboo skewers

 

Preparation

• Wash cherry tomatoes and remove the tops gently with a small paring knife. • Scoop out tomato pulp and seeds and put aside.

• Wash, then using a knife or mandolin slice the cucumber, lengthwise approximately 1/8 inch of thickness.

• Roll the cucumbers slices like sushi rolls, leaving the middle hollow. Use skewers to hold the cucumber rolls in place.

• In a small bowl, crumble soft paneer, chaat masala, curry powder, chili powder, and lemon along with left-over tomato pulps and seeds.

• Whisk and blend the paneer mixture until it’s a smooth paste (like soft cream cheese).

• Using a small piping bag, fill the tomatoes and cucumber rolls with the paneer paste and cover with tomato tops, or any garnish.

• Drizzle with olive oil, roasted cumin seeds, salt and pepper before serving.

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