Tandoori Paneer Pizza Recipe (Paneer Tikka Pizza)

Ingredients

• lemon
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
• 1/4 cup onion cubes
• 1/4 cup capsicum cubes
• 1/4 cup tomato cubes
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 cup thick curds (dahi)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
• 2 tsp butter
• salt (namak) to taste

Steps

1. Combine the paneer, onions, capsicum, tomatoes and the marinade in a deep bowl, toss gently and keep aside for 10 minutes.
2. Heat the oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add the marinated vegetables and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring gently and occasionally.
3. Divide the topping into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
4. To make tandoori paneer pizza, place a pizza base on a clean, dry surface, spread ¼ cup of pizza sauce and 1 portion of the tandoori paneer topping evenly over it.
5. Finally sprinkle ¼ cup cheese evenly over it.
6. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 1 more pizza.
7. Place both the pizzas on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 12 minutes or till the base is evenly browned and the cheese melts.
8. Cut the tandoori paneer pizza into equal wedges and serve immediately.