Method
- Put curds in a colander or sieve, keep aside for 45 minutes.
- Chop pineapple slices very finely.
- Press out all syrup, between palms of hands.
- Transfer paneer to a large bowl.
- Beat till smooth, add all ingredients, except pineapple, paneer, bread, butter.
- Chill mixture till required.
- Roll each bread slice lightly with a rolling pin, to press a bit.
- Butter each slice on one side.
- Place on a worksurface, apply a thin layer of mixture.
- Roll slice tightly to form a cylinder.
- Wrap in butter paper, chill till nicely cold, transfer to fridge area.
- Refrigerate till required.
- Before serving, remove butter paper carefully, place cylinder on lightly dusted surface.
- Make one inch thick slices, with a very sharp knife, putting minimal pressure.
- Arrange pinwheels on plate, garnish with a sprig of mint or slice of pineapple.
- Serve chilled with either green chutney or ketchup.
Variation: The same mixture can be deliciously served as a chilled spread over crisp, hot, buttered toasts, too.
Making time: 20 minutes (excluding curd draining time, or chilling time)
Makes: 20-22 pinwheels.
Shelflife: 1 day, refrigerated
Ingredients: 6 large slices sandwich bread
2 slices canned pineapple, syrup drained
1/2 cup fresh curd
1 tbsp. fresh paneer, grated
1/4 tsp. dried mint powdered (1 tbsp. fresh chopped mint leaves)
1/4 tsp. cumin seeds crushed coarsely
1/4 tsp. carom seeds crushed
1 small green chilli chopped very finely
1/2 tsp. sugar powdered
salt to taste
butter to apply on bread
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