MUSHROOM PÂTÉ WITH TOAST AND OMELETTE

Mushroom Pâté is wonderful tasty spread for toasts, filling for omelette's and with crackers.  Exotic Mushroom Pâté with refreshing herbs is one of the spread that I use for my bread filling.  This can be made a day ahead or at least  keep refrigerated for at least 4 to 5 hrs to let the flavors develop.   Bring them to room temperature before you serve. We love to have this little bit coarse and the texture depends on the way you like.  Wild Mushrooms adds more flavor but today I used normal white button mushrooms.  You can use Shiitake, Cremini etc or the  mixture of your favorite ones. The recipe follows....

MUSHROOM PÂTÉ WITH TOAST AND OMELETTE

Ingredients :

Mushroom - 1 1/2 cup sliced

Shallots(small onion) - 2 sliced

Garlic cloves - 3

Butter - 1 tbsp

Olive oil - 1 tbsp ( You can fully use butter too)

Silvered almonds - 1 cup

Cream - 2 tbsp

Thyme - 2 tbsp

Flat leaf Parsely - 3 tbsp

Red chilli flakes - 1/4 tbsp(this is absolutely optional, I use this personally or you can always substitute with red chilli powder for Indian touch)

Pepper - 1/2 tsp 

  

Method :

1. Heat butter, olive oil  in a large frying pan. Add the Red chilli flakes followed by onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until soft.

2. Now add the sliced mushroom, increase the heat and cook till they get soft and most of the liquid has evaporated,

3. The mushroom at this stage will get slightly caramelized(don't burn it).

4. Roughly chop the almonds in the food processor. Add the mushroom mixture and process until smooth. With the motor running , gradually add the cream. 

5. Add the herbs, and black pepper.  Give it a run again.

6.Spoon the mixture and smooth the surface. Keep Refrigerated for at least 4 to5 hrs. This can be stored for 2 days if refrigerated.

 

This can be served with toasts, filling for sandwiches, Make omelette and spread the Mushroom Pâté, roll it like a roulade , cut to small circles and serve it as an appetizer.

Enjoy your breakfast with exotic Mushroom Pâté with refreshing herbs :)

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MINT PESTO SAVORY BITES

This is very quick and perfect tea time snack or even you can serve as an appetizer.  Very refreshing aroma of Mint pesto with mild milky taste of Paneer of this mini savory bites tastes so delicious.  Herbs in everything tastes awesome right !!! Exactly this too ....Hope you all enjoy the Mini Savory Bites.  

MINT PESTO SAVORY BITES

Ingredients :

All purpose flour - 1 cup
Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp
Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Milk- 1 cup
Paneer - 2 tbsp ( crumbled)

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Garlic Powder - 1/4 tsp
 

 Method :

1. Sieve the Flour with Baking soda and Baking Powder.

2.  Mix all the wet ingredients and give a whisk.

3. Add the sieved flour mixture, salt, Garlic powder and paneer.

4. Give nice whisk.

5. Spoon the batter 3/4 in mini muffin tray. Then spoon the Mint Pesto then again spoon the batter to cover the pesto.

6. Bake it in 350°f preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, nice golden brown or insert a toothpick and see.  If it comes out clean then it ready.

Serve Warm and enjoy your tea time snack !!!

MINT PESTO 

Ingredients :

Mint - 1 Handful

Coriander - 1 Handful

Walnut - 6 to 7 pieces ( substitute with any of your favourite nuts but not cashew)

Lemon - 1/2 tbsp

Green chilli - 4 or 5 ( Adjust according to your spice level, I wanted mine to be spicy)

Garlic - 1 pod
 

 Method :

1. Dry roast the walnut and make a coarse paste with other ingredient.

2.  Make the paste Thick and coarse.

Note :

1. You can enjoy this warm or slice to 2 half and toast in the butter.

2. As soon as you take out of the oven brush with little butter on the top.

3. The Pesto has to be really thick.

4. You can substitute the Mint pesto with Basil as well.

Enjoy with soup, tea and feel the refreshing flavors !!!

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