Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza Recipe
A high protein Fusion recipe with whole wheat flour - and some extra flour for dusting, tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - and extra as needed, teaspoons active dry yeast. Ready in 45 min, serves 2.
Curated bySarah Jenkins🇺🇸
Instructions
42 steps- 1
To begin making the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza Recipe, we will first make the pizza dough as it takes a couple of hours to rise
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar
whole wheat flour - and some extra flour for dusting(3 cups)teaspoons active dry yeast(2)sugar(1 teaspoon)salt(1 teaspoon)black salt (kala namak)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 3
Add lukewarm water and knead to make a soft smooth dough
lukewarm water - 4
Add olive oil on the top and knead the pizza dough for about 5 minutes until the pizza dough is soft
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - and extra as needed(1) - 5
Once done, cover the dough and keep it aside for about 2 hours until the dough has almost doubled in size
- 6
In the meanwhile we will prepare the paneer tikka masala topping for the pizza
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 7
In a bowl, combine the cream and chopped mint leaves
sprig mint leaves (pudina) - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(3) - 8
Pound the fennel seeds and ajwain and add it to the yogurt
fennel seeds (saunf) - roasted(1 teaspoon)ajwain (carom seeds)(1/2 teaspoon) - 9
Add in the remaining tikka masala ingredients into the cream mixture and stir to combine well
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 10
Place the paneer cubes in a large bowl, add in the marinade and allow it to rest covered for about half an hour to one hour or even overnight to get maximum flavour
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 11
After the paneer is marinated we will cook the paneer
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 12
Make a paste of the ginger and garlic using a pestle and mortar
cloves garlic - finely chopped(3)inch ginger - grated(1) - 13
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the pounded ginger, garlic and saute for a few seconds
cloves garlic - finely chopped(3)inch ginger - grated(1) - 14
Add the tomato puree, paneer along with the marinade and give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)homemade tomato puree(1/4 cup) - 15
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
salt(1 teaspoon)black salt (kala namak)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 16
Cover the pan and allow the Paneer Tikka Masala to simmer for about 3 to 4 and turn off the heat
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 17
While simmering, we can prepare the coal for the coal smoking method
coal -(2 pieces) - 18
Take a piece or two of coal (about 3 inches big) and hold it over a gas flame with the help of tongs
coal -(2 pieces)inch ginger - grated(1) - 19
The coal will begin to turn red hot and also grey in about 5 minutes
coal -(2 pieces) - 20
This indicates that the coal can be used for smoking
coal -(2 pieces) - 21
Place this hot coal inside a crack proof bowl
coal -(2 pieces) - 22
At this point heat a large wok or a skillet with rim that can be covered on medium heat
- 23
Place the coal along with the bowl over the paneer tikka masala
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)coal -(2 pieces)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 24
Add a spoon of ghee or oil on the coal
coal -(2 pieces) - 25
It will begin to smoke
- 26
Immediately cover the pan and reduce the heat to low and let it sit for about a minute until the smoke has gone away
- 27
Open the lid and remove the coal cup
coal -(2 pieces) - 28
Your dish will get a smoked flavored paneer that taste just like the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala for the pizza is ready
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 29
Finally, now we will make the pizza
- 30
When the dough has risen and the tikka masala is ready, make the pizza when you are ready to serve it - else the pizza will get brittle and the paneer will become stiff
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 31
Preheat a skillet or a iron tawa on medium heat
- 32
Divide the pizza dough into 4 portions
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 33
Dust the pizza dough on flour and roll to make a 5 inch circle or the thickness you like for the pizza crust
whole wheat flour - and some extra flour for dusting(3 cups)inch ginger - grated(1) - 34
Place the rolled dough on the tawa and cook it like a roti on both sides
- 35
Spread a little oil on the top of the dough and flip to make it face the bottom
- 36
Next spread the paneer tikka topping on the pizza and spread it evenly
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 37
Finally drizzle the mozzarella cheese
mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup) - 38
Cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt and also wait for the crust to get a slightly crisp from the sides
mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup) - 39
This will take about 4 to 5 minutes
- 40
Once done, remove the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza from the skillet and serve
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 41
Proceed the same way with the remaining pizza dough and serve immediately
- 42
You can serve the Tandoori Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Tikka Skillet Pizza with Indian Style Masala Macaroni for weekend night dinner
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)
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Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza Recipe
A high protein Fusion recipe with whole wheat flour - and some extra flour for dusting, tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - and extra as needed, teaspoons active dry yeast. Ready in 45 min, serves 2.
Curated bySarah Jenkins🇺🇸
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42 steps- 1
To begin making the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza Recipe, we will first make the pizza dough as it takes a couple of hours to rise
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar
whole wheat flour - and some extra flour for dusting(3 cups)teaspoons active dry yeast(2)sugar(1 teaspoon)salt(1 teaspoon)black salt (kala namak)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 3
Add lukewarm water and knead to make a soft smooth dough
lukewarm water - 4
Add olive oil on the top and knead the pizza dough for about 5 minutes until the pizza dough is soft
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - and extra as needed(1) - 5
Once done, cover the dough and keep it aside for about 2 hours until the dough has almost doubled in size
- 6
In the meanwhile we will prepare the paneer tikka masala topping for the pizza
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 7
In a bowl, combine the cream and chopped mint leaves
sprig mint leaves (pudina) - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(3) - 8
Pound the fennel seeds and ajwain and add it to the yogurt
fennel seeds (saunf) - roasted(1 teaspoon)ajwain (carom seeds)(1/2 teaspoon) - 9
Add in the remaining tikka masala ingredients into the cream mixture and stir to combine well
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 10
Place the paneer cubes in a large bowl, add in the marinade and allow it to rest covered for about half an hour to one hour or even overnight to get maximum flavour
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 11
After the paneer is marinated we will cook the paneer
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 12
Make a paste of the ginger and garlic using a pestle and mortar
cloves garlic - finely chopped(3)inch ginger - grated(1) - 13
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the pounded ginger, garlic and saute for a few seconds
cloves garlic - finely chopped(3)inch ginger - grated(1) - 14
Add the tomato puree, paneer along with the marinade and give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)homemade tomato puree(1/4 cup) - 15
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
salt(1 teaspoon)black salt (kala namak)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 16
Cover the pan and allow the Paneer Tikka Masala to simmer for about 3 to 4 and turn off the heat
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 17
While simmering, we can prepare the coal for the coal smoking method
coal -(2 pieces) - 18
Take a piece or two of coal (about 3 inches big) and hold it over a gas flame with the help of tongs
coal -(2 pieces)inch ginger - grated(1) - 19
The coal will begin to turn red hot and also grey in about 5 minutes
coal -(2 pieces) - 20
This indicates that the coal can be used for smoking
coal -(2 pieces) - 21
Place this hot coal inside a crack proof bowl
coal -(2 pieces) - 22
At this point heat a large wok or a skillet with rim that can be covered on medium heat
- 23
Place the coal along with the bowl over the paneer tikka masala
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)coal -(2 pieces)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 24
Add a spoon of ghee or oil on the coal
coal -(2 pieces) - 25
It will begin to smoke
- 26
Immediately cover the pan and reduce the heat to low and let it sit for about a minute until the smoke has gone away
- 27
Open the lid and remove the coal cup
coal -(2 pieces) - 28
Your dish will get a smoked flavored paneer that taste just like the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala for the pizza is ready
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 29
Finally, now we will make the pizza
- 30
When the dough has risen and the tikka masala is ready, make the pizza when you are ready to serve it - else the pizza will get brittle and the paneer will become stiff
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 31
Preheat a skillet or a iron tawa on medium heat
- 32
Divide the pizza dough into 4 portions
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 33
Dust the pizza dough on flour and roll to make a 5 inch circle or the thickness you like for the pizza crust
whole wheat flour - and some extra flour for dusting(3 cups)inch ginger - grated(1) - 34
Place the rolled dough on the tawa and cook it like a roti on both sides
- 35
Spread a little oil on the top of the dough and flip to make it face the bottom
- 36
Next spread the paneer tikka topping on the pizza and spread it evenly
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 37
Finally drizzle the mozzarella cheese
mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup) - 38
Cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt and also wait for the crust to get a slightly crisp from the sides
mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup) - 39
This will take about 4 to 5 minutes
- 40
Once done, remove the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza from the skillet and serve
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams) - 41
Proceed the same way with the remaining pizza dough and serve immediately
- 42
You can serve the Tandoori Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Tikka Skillet Pizza with Indian Style Masala Macaroni for weekend night dinner
paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into small cubes(150 grams)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)chaat masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)
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