Being categorized as junk food, a Pizza usually is considered wicked when it comes to health concerns. So, we can consciously choose to prepare our pizzas at home with selected, best quality ingredients and make it better than the usual. This is one such sumptuous homemade Paneer Pizza recipe that’s just all good things put together. It has toppings of Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and mixed veggies on a pizza dough made from scratch at home. I also use my best homemade Pizza Sauce for this Paneer Cheese Pizza.
This recipe of Paneer Pizza is very different than my recipe of Paneer Tikka Pizza. Here I lightly marinate the paneer cubes with yogurt and a few spices and it is not the typical spice loaded tikka marinade that is made to make the authentic Paneer Tikka. So the taste and flavor of this Paneer Pizza is different than the tikka version.
How I go about it is by marinating the paneer cubes and vegetables in some curd (yogurt) which is spiked with a few Indian spice powders. The holy trinity of spices that I use to spice is red chilli powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder. Simple as well, isn’t it?
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The pizza has the main topping of Indian cottage cheese a.k.a paneer and has both Indian and Italian flavors. Somehow my family and I like the Indo-Italian fusion food game. No doubt, this peppy Paneer Pizza is a favorite at home.
You can always experiment with vegetables that your family prefers. Since my folks are good with onion and capsicum, these win hands down not just in this Paneer Cheese Pizza recipe, but others too. In addition to the capsicum, any colored bell pepper is also a good addition.
Vegans don’t worry as this Paneer Pizza can be veganized by just using tofu instead of paneer and a vegan mozzarella cheese. Rest everything else is any way suited for vegans. However, I can’t really comment anything on the yeast used in the making of the pizza base, being suitable for vegan consumption or not.
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For the base crust in this Paneer Pizza recipe, I use my Whole Wheat Pizza Dough recipe. This particular post can be your go-to guide for making a 100% fool proof pizza dough with whole wheat flour. For this Paneer Pizza, you can choose any other flour dough for the base.
The whole wheat pizza dough recipe is quite easy and simple. The step-by-step pictures will also give a good idea on how to proceed with it. The recipe results in a soft textured pizza base, one which is crisp from the outside after getting baked. There is no denseness, chewiness or hardness in the pizza bread.
You can knead the dough using a stand mixer, if you have one or else with your hands. Just make sure that the dough is well kneaded till it becomes smooth, soft and supple.
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5. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. If you do not have lemon juice, then add 1 tablespoon buttermilk or fresh curd (yogurt).
7. Knead to a smooth and soft dough. Add more lukewarm water if required while kneading. Knead for at least 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Place a cotton kitchen towel covering the dough or pan. Allow to leaven for 45 minutes to 2 hours or till the dough increases in volume and doubles up. Timing will vary with the temperature conditions in your city.
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11. Prepare the toppings while the dough is leavening. Take 1 cup onion cubes, 1 cup bell pepper cubes (capsicum) and ½ cup roughly chopped spinach (about 12 to 15 small to medium size spinach leaves) in a mixing bowl.
12. Add 2 tablespoons fresh curd or yogurt. This step is optional and you can skip it. You can also use sour cream instead of fresh curd.
Cover and keep aside to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes or more. If keeping for more than 30 minutes, then refrigerate.
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Make a log shape from the dough and slice in 4 to 5 equal parts.For thin crust pizzas, cut the dough in 6 to 7 parts.
17. Spread some olive oil on a 9 to 10 inch baking tray. Sprinkle some semolina (rava/sooji) evenly all over the tray. You can even use flour or cornmeal for sprinkling.
19.Roll to a medium thick base having a thickness of about ¼ to ⅓ inches. You can even make thin crust pizzas.
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22. Break fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and place on the sauce. Add mozzarella cheese depending on the size of the pizza.
Do not add too much or overcrowd the pizza with cheese. You can also grate the mozzarella cheese. Use pizza cheese if you don’t have mozzarella cheese.
25. Bake Paneer Pizza for 15 to 20 minutes or till the cheese melts and the pizza crust is crisp and golden.
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26. Remove the pizza on a plate, tray or board. Sprinkle some red chili flakes and oregano on the pizza. You can also top the pizza with some torn fresh basil leaves.
Olive oil is what makes a pizza different than any other breads. It has a distinct aroma which is what has been used for traditional pizzas since ages. In case its not there at home and you want to make this pizza immediately, use any vegetable oil.
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Yum homemade Paneer Pizza from scratch made with toppings of Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), pizza sauce, mix veggies on a whole wheat crust.
Welcome to Dassana's Veg Recipes. I share vegetarian recipes from India & around the World. Having been cooking for decades and with a professional background in cooking & baking, I help you to make your cooking journey easier with my tried and tested recipes showcased with step by step photos & plenty of tips & suggestions.Fusion food is the present, it is also going to be the future in a big way! Two of the ways we Indians like to fuse our food is Indo-Chinese and Indo-Italian. The Paneer Tikka Pizza may look intimidating, but is our very own fusion version which is easy to make and is toothsome. This fusion Paneer Tikka Pizza is a must try for all lovers of pizza, paneer and Indian flavors.
A pizza, being junk food, usually has a bad reputation when it comes to health. However, when we are creating and recreating recipes at home, we can be selective and opt to choose ingredients consciously so that a little adjustment can be made.
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I have done the same for this Paneer Tikka Pizza as well by using a healthier alternative for the pizza base, that is, whole wheat flour (atta). All the other elements, except for cheese, essential for a pizza are also made from scratch at home. This includes the Indian cottage cheese (paneer) as well.
The homemade pizza sauce that I use for this recipe is my preferred one. It is mentioned in the recipe card and you can check this Pizza Sauce recipe too, which is a separate post completely dedicated to it.
As is obvious by the name Paneer Tikka Pizza or Tandoori Paneer Pizza, this is a fusion pizza where the base and sauce are Italian and the main topping, that is, paneer tikka is Indian. Also, while the recipe card mentions the recipe for this also, you can check this Paneer Tikka recipe as well.
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Paneer Tikka also called as Tandoori Paneer are paneer cubes that are marinated with a flavorful mix of thick yogurt, spices, herbs and are grilled later. One of the key flavor element of this fusion pizza variant is the delish paneer tikka. Keep in mind that making paneer tikka will take a bit of your time.
If you are in a hurry, you can check my recipe of an easy Paneer Pizza which takes less time to prep, does not use the typical tikka marinade and is easier to assemble.
Another fusion thing that you can do to make this pizza completely Indianised is to use a makhani sauce instead of the authentic pizza sauce.
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Making it is also not so difficult. Begin with making the pizza bread dough and keep it for leavening. In the meantime, prepare the paneer marinade and keep it for 30 minutes to an an hour. Then, get on to the pizza sauce. After the dough has doubled in size, start assembling the pizza.
1.In a bowl, mix ½ teaspoon sugar and 2 teaspoons dry active yeast (or 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast or rapid rising yeast) in lukewarm water for 10 to 12 minutes.
After 10 to 12 minutes, when the yeast mixture looks bubbly add 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½teaspoonsalt and 1cup whole wheat flour.
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You will see the mixture leaves the sides of the bowl. Add the last 1 cup flour and using your hands begin to knead the flour.
3. Knead to a smooth, softand elastic dough.Rub water all over the dough and keep in the same
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