Indian Cheese Pizza Recipe

Instructions:

– In a large bowl, mix together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

– Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

– Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

– Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

– In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and golden brown.

– Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

– Stir in the tomato puree, garam masala, turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Simmer the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

– Stir in the dried oregano and remove the sauce from heat. Let it cool slightly.

– Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.

– Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.

– Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

– Spread a generous layer of the prepared sauce over the dough.

– Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

– Add the crumbled paneer, sliced bell peppers, sliced red onions, and sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese.

– Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.

– Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

– Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro leaves