Curry Chutney Cheese Mold Recipes

MONSTER CURRIED CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a blender, cover and process the chutney and curry until pureed. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses and chutney mixture; beat until blended. Shape into a ball; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight., Place on plate. Add the monster's hair and face, using the cabbage, green pepper, carrot and radish. Serve with crackers.

BOMBAY MASALA CHILE CHEESE TOASTIES

Steps:

• Hari chutney:
• Purée apple, lime juice, ginger, garlic, cilantro, mint, sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1-2 chiles, depending on how spicy your chiles are and your heat preference, in a blender, scraping down sides and adding water by the tablespoonful, until a smooth paste forms. Taste and season with more salt or sugar if needed. (You should have about 1 cup, which is more than you'll need for the sandwiches. Color will fade as it sits.)
• Do ahead: Chutney can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.
• Filling and assembly:
• Heat oil in a medium cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium. Add mustard seeds and cook until popping, about 30 seconds. Add curry leaves and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until slightly darkened in color, about 1 minute. Stir in coriander, turmeric, asafetida (if using), and 1-2 chiles. Crumble potato into pan in large pieces and add salt. Cook, coarsely mashing and tossing potatoes to coat, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Fold in cilantro and chaat masala. Transfer filling to a bowl. Wipe out pan and reserve.
• Arrange 4 slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread some chutney over each slice. Divide filling among slices and top with red onion, green pepper, then cheese. Spread 1 side of remaining 4 bread slices with more chutney and close up sandwiches. Spread ghee over outside of top slices of bread.
• Heat reserved pan over medium. Working in batches if needed, melt a small knob of ghee in pan, then arrange sandwiches, buttered side up, in pan. Cook until golden brown underneath, about 4 minutes. Turn over and cook, pressing down occasionally with the back of a spatula or the bottom of a saucepan, until cheese is melted and other side is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
• Serve toasties with extra chutney and ketchup alongside.
• Chef's note: Sandwiches can be made in a panini or sandwich press as well, or ideally a toastie maker.

CURRY DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, chutney, almonds, curry powder, and dry mustard well. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

CURRY CREAM CHEESE AND CHUTNEY SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix together curry powder and cream cheese. Pat softened cream cheese mixture into a 3/4-inch thick pancake shape (approximately 8-inch in diameter) onto a serving plate.
• Spread chutney evenly over the cream cheese. Sprinkle in even layers: chives, currants, coconut, top off with the chopped peanuts.
• Serve with crackers (Armenian-style is best).

CURRIED CHEESE BALL WITH MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix together with an electric mixer the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sherry, and curry powder.
• Refrigerate until it has firmed up- about 2-3 hours.
• Shape into a ball and place on serving plate.
• This may be made ahead and kept refrigerated.
• When ready to serve, pour some of the mango chutney over the cheese ball and serve.

CURRY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and curry until smooth. Spread in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Top with chutney; sprinkle with pecans and bacon. Serve with bread or crackers.

CURRY-CHUTNEY CHEESE MOLD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, onions and curry powder. Fold in peanuts and raisins. Lightly press into two 3-cup freezer dishes coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cover and freeze one mold for up to 1 month. Cover and freeze the second mold for at least 1 hour; unmold onto a serving plate. Top with chutney and coconut. Serve with crackers.

CREAM CHEESE/CHUTNEY APPETIZER

Steps:

• Press softened cream cheese into oiled mold of desired shape. (For easy removal, spray mold with cooking spray and line with plastic wrap if desired.) , Unmold on chilled plate. Pour chutney over mold; sprinkle with onions. Ring plate with crackers (buttery crackers are especially good with this appetizer). Serve immediately.

LAYERED CURRIED CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and curry powder in a small food processor; cover and pulse until blended. , Spread onto a 10-in. round serving platter. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with coconut, pecans, green onions and dried currants. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.