THIN CRUST VEGGIE PIZZA

 Try this thin crust veggie pizza with new flavors at your home and give your taste buds a cheesy treat! easy to make and delicious to have. Happy Sunday 😋

MAKES 5 PIZZAS

CUISINE: ITALIAN

PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINS

COOKING TIME: 15 MINS ( PER PIZZA)

 CALORIES PER PIZZA: 379 cal.

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE PIZZA BASE:

Refined Flour	3 cups
Yeast	2 tsp
Sugar	1 tsp
Salt	½ tsp
Refined Oil/Olive Oil	2 tbsp

 

FOR THE TOPPINGS:

Paneer	300 gms
Capsicum	1 no.
Onion	2 no.s
Mushroom	100 gms
Garlic	3-4 cloves
Mixed herbs	2 tbsp
Salt	To taste
Black pepper	To taste

 

FOR MAKING THE PIZZA:

Mozzarella Cheese/ processed cheese	250 gms
Refined oil	As required
Pizza sauce	5-6 tbsp
Mixed herbs& chili flakes	As required (optional)

 

PROCEDURE:

Making the Base:

1.Take 1 cup of warm water and dissolve the sugar in it, add yeast, cover and leave it for 10 mins. Collect the mixture to form a very soft dough, add the same warm water if required.

2.Sieve flour in another dish add salt and slowly add it to the yeast mixture. Stir it gently with a spoon. 

3.Knead the dough for 30 seconds and apply 1 tbsp oil, massage the dough for 1 min, apply another tbsp of oil top and sides.

4.Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1-2 hrs to rise well.

5.After an hour you will see the dough has become double in its size, knock the dough and pull it on a flat surface to knead well. Sprinkle lots of dry flour and knead the dough well for 4-5 mins. 

6.Divide the dough into 5 portions, make balls and keep it covered again for 15 mins.

 

Preparing the toppings:

1.Shell the onions and cut the capsicum into triangular shapes. Clean and wash the mushroom and cut them into slices.

2. Heat some oil into a pan and add the paneer cubes and sauté for 2 mins on medium flame. Take them out and keep aside.

3. In the same pan add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute, then add onion, capsicum, and the mushroom. Sauté everything well on medium flame. After 2-3 minutes add mixed herbs, salt, and pepper powder. Switch off the flame and add the sautéed paneer cubes.

4.The pizza toppings are ready.

Assembling the pizza:

1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees and grease the pizza tray.

2. Take one dough ball and roll it into a medium-thin base. place it carefully on the pizza tray and prick it with a fork.

3. Brush some oil on top of the sheet, apply 1 ½ tbsp of pizza sauce, and spread it nicely. Apply a handful of grated mozzarella cheese and spread it evenly.

4. Place the toppings and decorate your pizza according to your choice. Finally, add a hint of salt on top and place it in the oven for 15 mins.

Enjoy the Thin crust veggie pizza with a glass of chilled coke and share it with your loved ones!