Description
A delicious fusion of Indian and Italian cuisine, this homemade Paneer Pizza features whole wheat crust, spiced marinated paneer, and colorful vegetables baked with gooey mozzarella cheese. A healthy, vegetarian, and satisfying twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
For the dough:
1 teaspoon instant yeast (rapid rise yeast)
½ teaspoon sugar
1 to 1.25 cups lukewarm water
3 cups whole wheat flour (360 grams)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For marination:
1 cup onion cubes
1 cup bell pepper cubes (any color)
½ cup chopped spinach (optional)
2 tablespoons curd, sour cream, or Greek yogurt
100 grams paneer or tofu
¼ teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon garam masala
Pinch of salt
Other:
½ cup pizza sauce
Mozzarella or pizza cheese (as required)
Mixed herbs or fresh basil (as required)
Red chili flakes (as required)
Instructions
1. Add yeast and sugar to lukewarm water and mix well.
2. Add flour, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice. Knead into a soft dough for 8-10 minutes.
3. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise until doubled in volume (45 minutes to 2 hours).
4. In a bowl, combine onion, bell peppers, spinach, paneer, and yogurt or sour cream.
5. Sprinkle red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix gently and marinate for 20–30 minutes.
6. After rising, punch the dough and divide it into 4-5 parts (6-7 for thin crust).
7. Roll a dough ball to ¼ to ⅓ inch thickness. Place on a greased tray sprinkled with semolina or cornmeal.
8. Spread pizza sauce on the dough, then add mozzarella cheese and the marinated toppings.
9. Preheat the oven to the highest setting for 15-20 minutes.
10. Bake the pizza in the center rack for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is golden and crust is crisp.
11. Remove, slice, and serve hot. Optionally, sprinkle chili flakes and herbs before serving.
Notes
You can swap paneer with tofu for a plant-based version.
Use your favorite veggies — mushrooms, corn, or olives work well.
Refrigerate leftover dough for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Bake at the highest temperature your oven allows for best results.
Top with fresh basil for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, Indian, Italian, World