Indian Cheese Board
Prep Time
20 mins (for assembling the board and garnishes)
Cook Time
0 minutes (no cooking required; optional pickling can be done beforehand)
Yields
4

Ingredients

Cheeses
Familiar: Sharp Cheddar (cubed or sliced)
Unique: Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Paneer (cubed or sliced)
Creamy: Herbed Gournay-style Cheese (soft and spreadable)
Strong Flavors: Smoked Gouda + Jalapeno Havarti
Aged: White Cheddar (sliced)
Indian Accompaniments
Pickled Onions: Thinly sliced and pickled with vinegar, salt, and spices
Sweet Chutney: Mango chutney or tamarind chutney for a sweet, tangy dip
Chatpata Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes tossed with chaat masala and a sprinkle of lemon juice
Olives: Mixed green and black olives, served in a small bowl
Bell Peppers: Sliced red and yellow bell peppers for crunch and color
Crackers or Biscuits: Small round crackers as a neutral base for the cheese
Spicy Roasted Peanuts: A bowl of roasted, spiced peanuts for added texture and heat
Equipment
Cheese Board or Large Serving Platter.
Small Bowls.
Cheese Knives.
Small spoons/forks.
Toothpicks or Mini Skewers

Directions

  1. Arrange each type of cheese on the board, spacing them out for easy selection.
  2. Place the pickled onions, chutney, olives, and herbed cheese in small bowls around the board.
  3. Scatter the chatpata tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, and crackers around the cheese for color and variety.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro on the tomatoes for a vibrant presentation.