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    Recipe: Tandoori Paneer Pizza by Mounika
    Recipes·4 min read·3 Jul 2020

    Recipe: Tandoori Paneer Pizza by Mounika

    By HomeBakers Team

    Preparation Time – 30 mins


    BakingTime – 20 – 25 mins


    Number Of Servings – 4- 6


    Tandoori Paneer Pizza is a fusion recipe which brings together the best of Indian flavours on an Italian base. The flavours do not seem at odds with each other. Rather, they melt together to bring a homely twist to the beloved pizza. This recipe is also healthier than your average pizza takeaway place, and you can add more ingredients to the toppings or even the pizza dough to make it more nutritious. Here is the recipe for Tandoori Paneer Pizza, as given by Mounika.


    Tandoori Paneer Pizza


    Ingredients:


    For Pizza dough:


    • Multigrain flour (or any flour of your choice) – 2 Cups
    • Sugar – 1 Tsp
    • Salt – 1 Tsp
    • Yeast – 1 Tbsp
    • Extra virgin olive oil – 1 Tbsp
    • Oregano leaves(Dried) – ½ Tsp
    • Parsley leaves(Dried) – ½ Tsp
    • Italian seasoning (if anything except Oregano and Parsley) – ½ Tsp
    • Lukewarm water – as required

    Other ingredients:


    • Paneer/Indian cottage cheese (small cubes) – 100 grams
    • Baby corn – 100 grams
    • Green or red or yellow bell peppers – 1, medium sized
    • Jalapenos – 8 to 9 pieces(sliced)
    • Black olives – 7 to 8 pieces (sliced)
    • Onions – 1 medium (quartered and layers separated)
    • Italian / multi-blend cheese – as you require
    • Pizza sauce / tomato puree – as required

    For Tandoori paneer marinade:


    • Curd or thick yogurt – 2 Tbsp
    • Turmeric powder – 1/2 Tsp
    • Red chilli powder – ½ Tsp
    • Coriander powder – ½ Tsp
    • Garam masala – ½ Tsp
    • Ginger garlic paste – ½ Tsp
    • Lemon juice – 4 to 5 drops
    • Salt – to taste

    Method:


    Pizza bread base:


    1. Sift the flour in a bowl. Add salt, sugar, yeast, oregano leaves, parsley leaves and mix well.

    1. Now, add olive oil and mix well until it combines. Use lukewarm water and mix the dough until everything combines and a somewhat sticky dough is formed.

    1. Knead the dough with oil and form into a ball and take it out of the bowl. Brush the base of the bowl with oil and place the dough back in it. Cover with a lid and set aside for 2 hours or until the dough doubles in size.

    Marinade:


    1. Whisk the curd in a bowl till smooth and creamy.

    1. Add all the tikka ingredients mentioned above.

    1. To this, add lemon juice and paneer cubes.

    1. Mix to ensure that the paneer is evenly coated with the marinade.

    1. Cover and keep it aside for 1 hour.

    Assembling the pizza:


    1. Grease the pizza pan with olive oil and sprinkle some flour on it.

    1. Preheat the oven to 200 degree C for at least for 10 mins.

    1. Roll the dough on a dusted surface. Place the rolled dough on the greased pan or tray.

    1. Brush some olive oil on the pizza base.

    1. With the help of a fork, punch holes into the pizza base.

    1. Next, spread the pizza sauce evenly.

    1. Sprinkle the cheese on the top.

    1. Finally, top the pizza with the marinated paneer and remaining vegetables and olives.

    1. Bake the pizza in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 mins or until the sides have turned golden.

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