This desi style crostini features a blend of vibrant flavors reminiscent of traditional paneer tikka. Made with a delicious combination of orange/red and green pastes, along with crumbled paneer and topped with mozzarella, this quick and easy appetizer is perfect for your Diwali party or any gathering.
1: Prepare the orange/red paste by grinding together paneer, red bell pepper, ginger, garlic cloves, chilli flakes, salt, sugar, garam masala powder, heavy cream, and yogurt until smooth. Add kasuri methi and mix.
2: For the green paste, grind paneer, fresh coriander leaves, ginger, garlic cloves, green chillies, salt, sugar, heavy cream, and yogurt until smooth.
3: Slice the baguette and brush with olive oil.
4: Spread the green and red pastes on top of the baguette slices.
5: Top with mozzarella.
6: Cook using your preferred method: air fry, bake, or toast.
7: For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes and air fry the crostini for 3-4 minutes.
8: For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F and bake on a lined tray for 4-5 minutes.
9: For stovetop, cover the crostini in a pan to melt the cheese.
10: Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top before serving.
