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Cottage Cheese Pizza

A delightful twist on traditional pizza, this Cottage Cheese Pizza features a flavorful blend of paneer, fresh vegetables, and spices, perfect for cheese lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

  • 450 grams Bread flour or all-purpose flour Around 3 cups
  • 2 tsp Instant Yeast
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 300 ml Warm water Refer notes
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil

For the Topping

  • 250 grams Paneer cubes
  • 1 cup Red Bell Peppers, chopped Into cubes
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped Into cubes
  • 0.5 cup Onion, chopped Into cubes
  • 0.5 tsp Ginger
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1.5 cups Marinara sauce Use good quality
  • 0.5 cup Onion, chopped
  • 0.5 tbsp Grated garlic
  • 3 tbsp Cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Kasuri methi
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes Use more for extra spiciness
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 0.5 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bunch Finely chopped cilantro For garnishing

Instructions

Pizza Crust Preparation

  • In a bowl, mix the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Gradually add the warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.

Paneer Marination

  • In a bowl, combine the paneer cubes, red and green bell peppers, onion, ginger, garlic, chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, turmeric powder, and kasuri methi.
  • Gently fold to coat the paneer and vegetables well.
  • Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Sauce Preparation

  • In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and grated garlic until translucent.
  • Add cashew nuts, garam masala, kasuri methi, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce and maple syrup, then let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Adjust salt to taste.

Assembly

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  • Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking tray.
  • Spread the sauce evenly over the crust, add the marinated paneer and vegetables, then top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.

Notes

Use quality mozzarella cheese for better melting and flavor. Customize the vegetables based on your preference. For a crunchier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for about 5 minutes before adding the toppings.