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Paneer Tikka Pizza

Ingredients:

Pizza crust

  • 1 packet (or 2 tbsp) of active yeast
  • 4 tbsp lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup of whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Paneer Tikka (marinate)
  • 1 cup of fresh paneer, sliced or cubed
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1.5 tbsp of spice mix (ground cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon & cloves)
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • note: make extra spice mix to sprinkle on pizza crust before baking.
Toppings
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup peas
  • 1/4 cup of red onions, sliced
  • fresh coriander leaves
Yogurt sauce
  • 1/4 cup of fresh yogurt
  • 4 tbsp of milk
  • a pinch of spice mix, salt & pepper

Directions:

  1. Combine active yeast, lukewarm water and sugar. Set aside for a few minutes.
  2. Prepare pizza crust in a separate bowl by combining whole wheat, all purpose flour, yeast mixture, butter and extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Gradually add milk until dough comes together. It shouldn’t be too wet or too dry. Add more milk if necessary.
  4. Knead dough for a few minutes. Cover bowl with a wet paper towel and allow dough to double in size (rise) for at least an hour or more.
  5. Prepare paneer tikka by combining all ingredients in a bowl and allow to marinate for at least an hour or so.
  6. While dough is rising and paneer is marinating, prepare toppings and yogurt sauce.
  7. Combine all ingredients for yogurt sauce and refrigerate until needed.
  8. Prep toppings for pizza.
  9. Place a skillet on medium heat, add a little olive oil and pan fry paneer tikka’s for 2 minutes each side or till slightly browned.
  10. Once pizza dough is doubled in size, preheat oven to 400 degrees & sprinkle some flour on a baking sheet.
  11. Flour the board, rolling pin, and roll out the dough to desired thickness.
  12. Place pizza dough on baking sheet and brush on some olive oil. Sprinkle a yummy dose of spice mix, salt & pepper.
  13. Best part is when you go crazy with toppings. Top pizza with paneer tikkas, tomatoes, onions and sweet peas.
  14. Bake pizza for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of dough.
  15. Once baked, allow pizza to completely cool. Sprinkle some fresh coriander leaves and a drizzle of yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

 

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