Indian cuisines offer various assortments that are full of flavour and taste. But 2022 is the era of fusion foods, and often people like to get experimental with their dishes. For example, nowadays, several varieties of cheese and paneer are available, and they can also be used in many dishes. But do you know what kind of cheese would be the best to use in which food? Today, we will tell you about five types of cheese that can also be used in numerous Indian fusion dishes.
Churpi Cheese
This cheese is very famous in the Himalayan region and is often found in Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, and various North Eastern areas. It is made in two versions, one is hard, and the other is soft. This cheese is delicious to chew and can be kept in the mouth for hours. Many people do not use the hard version, but its soft version is used in many dishes. For example, it can be made part of soups, cooked with ghee and eaten with rice.
Kalari Cheese
If you call this cheese the Mozzarella of India, it won't be wrong. Like mozzarella, it is also stretchy and can be eaten with many snacks. This is usually eaten with mozzarella sticks but can also be eaten by frying it directly on the pan. Being made in Jammu and Kashmir, this cheese is most famously used in Kalari cheese kulcha. This kulcha has its unique taste as it dissolves liquid cheese in the mouth like cheese burst pizza.
Parmesan Cheese
It is the most famous of all kinds! This Italian cheese is made after ageing the cow's milk for at least 12 months. It is also a grainy cheese used in many dishes like pizza, pasta, white gravies. Do you know parmesan cheese is also available in vegan format these days? It is slightly sour and often used to grate on top of dishes.
Bandel Cheese
It would not be wrong if this is called the cheese of India. It is made in Kolkata and is used in numerous Bengali dishes. It came from Portugal and was made in the Bandel Colony of Eastern India hence named Bandel. This cheese is light brown, has a smoky, salty taste, and is used in salads and pasta dishes.
Kalimpong Cheese
This is very similar to Italian Gouda cheese and looks somewhat like the super cheese shown in the advertisement. Kalimpong Cheese is slightly acidic, but it does not smell; however, it smells like Gouda cheese if kept for a long time. It is eaten with eggs, salads, sandwiches, etc. and is made in Bengal.
These five types of cheese are delicious, and at the same time, their texture is perfect according to Indian dishes. So if you get a chance, you must try them. If you liked this story, then do share it. Stay connected with Slurrp.com to read more such stories.