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Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza is an Indian-style pizza recipe made with naan, marinated paneer, colorful veggies, and cheese. This fusion pizza is quick, easy, vegetarian, delicious, and perfect for when you are craving pizza.I am sharing how to make Paneer Naan Pizza at home using an Air fryer and oven.
Equipment
- Air Fryer or oven
Ingredients
- 4 naan Fresh or frozen
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce, or as needed
- 2-3 cups shredded cheese used mix of Mozzarella and Italian cheese
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- few cilantro leaves as needed
For Tandoori Paneer
- 1 cup paneer (170 grams) cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala optional
- ½ teaspoon Tandoori masala or garam Masala
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ⅛ black pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Veggies
- 1 bell pepper cut in cubes(using mix of red, green and yellow)
- ¼ red onion cut in cubes
- 10 cherry/grape tomatoes sliced
- 3-4 mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2-3 baby corn sliced (or use corn kernels)
- 6 black olives sliced (optional)
Instructions
Marinate Paneer
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients mentioned for Tandoori Paneer (paneer, oil, spices, lemon juice, and yogurt) until the paneer is well coated. Keep aside.
Making Paneer Naan Pizza
- Toast each naan in the air fryer or oven at 350°F for 2-3 minutes. Simply bake the bread in the oven right on the rack for about 3 minutes. Place the naan on a baking tray (lined with parchment paper) or on a cutting board or plate.
- Layer each Naan with 2-3 tablespoons of sauce, a handful of cheese (approximately ½ cup), and veggies (red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, baby corn).
- Top with marinated paneer pieces followed by black olives.
- Sprinkle oregano, chaat masala, and more cheese
- Air fryer: Carefully transfer the naan pizza to the air fryer and bake at 400°F for 4-5 mins or until the cheese has melted.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and bake for 5-8 minutes or until cheese has melted. Broil further for 1 to 2 mins for a golden crispy cheese finish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a final touch. Cut it into triangles, and enjoy!
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Notes
Pizza Base: Use your preferred flatbread – plain or garlic naan, whole wheat naan, pita bread, lavash, or cooked pizza base.
Switch sauces for flavor variety: I have used marinara, but you can use your favorite pizza sauce or pesto, barbecue, or alfredo.
Customizable Toppings: Use available seasonal vegetables or pre-cooked meats like grilled chicken, pepperoni, or sausage.
Cheese Choices: Mozzarella is a classic choice and complements tandoori paneer, or opt for a cheese of choice like cheddar, feta, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a blend.
Baking Methods: You can make this naan pizza in the oven or air fryer as there is little to no difference in the taste and texture. I prefer an air fryer for a smaller batch of pizzas, and an oven for larger quantities.
Monitor Closely: Every oven and air fryer is different so keep a close watch while baking this pizza for the first time. You know your pizza is ready when the cheese has melted and the edges have turned darker. For crispier pizza bake or broil for a few extra minutes.
Adjust Portions: The recipe suits 4-5 large naan pizzas; adapt toppings and sauce for naan size.
Nutrition
Calories: 767kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1507mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1859IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 672mg | Iron: 1mg
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