Paneer Tikka Pizza

          Which kid does not like pizza ? And we are always craving for Indian flavors . So here is a beautiful pairing of Indian flavors with western food .

Ingredients :

Pizza dough :
3 1/2 cups Bread Flour
1 tsp honey
1 envelope instant dry yeast
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups warm water

Marinade :
3/4 cups Yogurt
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp ajwain/ carom seeds powder
1 tsp fennel seeds powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp kasoori methi , crushed
1 tsp oil
juice of 1/4 lemon
2 tsp salt
1 tsp chaat masala

Toppings :

1-2 cups of cubed paneer
1/2 cup sliced green pepper
1/2 cup sliced baby corn
1/2 cup mushrooms
1 onion thinly sliced
2-4 cups of cheese

Sauce :

5-6 large tomatoes
2 bayleaves4 black pepper corns
1 small onion
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/2 green + red + orange pepper
3 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp oregano / pizza seasoning
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp salt

To Proceed :

Pizza dough : This can be made in stand mixer / food processor or bread machine .

1) Combine bread flour , sugar , yeast and salt in a bowl .
2) Add water and oil and form a smooth but firm to touch dough .
3)  Grease a large bowl with some oil and add the dough , cover and let rise till it doubles in size , for about 1 hour.

Marinade and toppings :

Mix all the ingredients of the marinade and add all the toppings except cheese to it . Let it marinate for 1/2 - 1 hour .

Sauce :

1) Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water . Remove it's skin and chop finely .
2) Heat oil in the pan .
3) Add bay leaves and black pepper corns and sauté till the bay leaves change their color .
4) Add chopped onion , garlic and green pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes .
5) Add chopped tomatoes and simmer it for 10-15 minutes .
6) Add sugar and salt and simmer for 2 more minutes .
7) Add oregano or pizza seasoning .
8) Cool for some time and grind into the consistency of your choice .
 

To Proceed :

Preheat oven to 400 F .
Lightly grease the pan you want to bake your pizza in .
Assembly :

1) Roll the pizza dough as per your choice . Prick it with fork so that it does not puff .
2) Brush little oil on it .
3) Spread the sauce .
4) Add the toppings .
5) Add as much cheese as you like .
6) Bake in a pre heated oven for 12-14 minutes .

Indulge in this hot Indian flavored pizza while steaming hot !!