Tandoori Paneer Pizzas

by Tarla Dalal

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A protein-packed paneer topping gives a healthy twist to this all-time favourite with kids.

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Tandoori Paneer Pizzas recipe - How to make Tandoori Paneer Pizzas

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Preparation Time: 30 mins. Cooking Time: 3 to 5 mins. Baking Time: 30 mins. Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F). Total Time: 651 hours 5 minutes 4Serves 4.
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Ingredients

2 200 mm. (8") Wholemeal Pizza Bases
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 cup grated mozzrella cheese

For the tandoori paneer topping
1 cup paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1/4 cup capsicum cubes
1/4 cup tomato cubes
1/4 cup onion cubes
1 tbsp fresh cream

To be mixed into a marinade
1/2 cup fresh thick curds (dahi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), roasted and powdered
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp butter
salt to taste

Other ingredients
1/2 tsp butter for greasing and glazing

Method

For the tandoori paneer filling

Marinate the paneer, capsicum and tomato cubes in the prepared marinade for about 30 minutes.
Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the onion cubes and sauté for some time.
Add the marinated paneer, capsicum and tomatoes, and fresh cream and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove from the fire and allow to cool.
Divide into 2 equal portions. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Place one pizza base on a greased baking tray.
Spread some tomato ketchup on it.
Spread half the tandoori paneer filling over the base.
Sprinkle half the cheese on top.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 to 15 minutes or till the base is evenly browned and the cheese melts.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make another pizza.
Serve hot.