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Indian-inspired Pizza

Indian-Inspired Pizza

shrutigupta
A Fusion Spicy Feast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Paneer Tikka

  • 250 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
  • ½ cup Thick yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Tandoori masala
  • ½ tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

For the Pizza

  • 2 large pieces Nan bread (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup Tandoori sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Olive oil for brushing

Notes

Prepare the Paneer Tikka

  • In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, vegetable oil, salt, and lemon juice to make the marinade.
  • Add the cubed paneer to the marinade and coat it well. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it for a few hours for better flavor.
  • Preheat your grill or grill pan. Thread the marinated paneer onto wooden skewers.
  • Grill the paneer skewers until they are lightly charred and cooked through, turning them occasionally. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the paneer from the skewers and set aside.

Assemble the Pizza

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) or the temperature specified on your naan bread package.
  • Place the naan bread on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  • Brush the naan with a little olive oil to prevent it from getting too crispy.
  • Spread a generous amount of tandoori sauce over each naan bread.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
  • Arrange the grilled paneer pieces, red onion slices, and red bell pepper slices on the pizza.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake the Pizza

  • Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the naan are golden brown.

Garnish and Serve

  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Slice the Indian-inspired pizza into wedges and serve hot.
Enjoy your homemade Indian-inspired Paneer Tikka Pizza, a delicious fusion of flavors that will satisfy both your pizza cravings and your love for Indian cuisine!