East Indian Cheese Logs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup finely chopped green onion
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup mango chutney
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional)
mango, slices (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
Add green onions and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed until mixed well.
Stir in chutney.
Cover and chill slightly.
Divide cheese mixture in half; shape each portion into a 12-inch log.
Wrap in wax paper, and chill 6 hours or until firm.
Place cheese logs on a serving tray; if desired, garnish with toasted coconut and mango slices.
Serve with toasted pita bread triangles, crackers, or apple slices.