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Desi pizza with paneer, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro.

Indian-Spiced Pizza

This Indian-Spiced Pizza combines traditional pizza with bold and aromatic Indian flavors, offering a unique and delicious twist on a classic favorite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 slices

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 store-bought pizza dough or homemade
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup paneer cubed
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  • Roll out the pizza dough into a circular or rectangular shape on parchment paper.
  • Mix the tomato sauce with curry powder and garam masala in a small bowl, then spread the mixture evenly over the dough.
  • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by cubed paneer, sliced red onions, and sliced bell peppers.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the assembled pizza.
  • Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves on top, and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Feel free to add other toppings like sliced green chilies for extra spice or substitute paneer with tofu for a vegan option.
Keyword Fusion, Indian Spices, Pizza, Vegetarian