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Onion Capsicum Cheese Pizza
Onion Capsicum Cheese Pizza is a homemade simplified version of the veggie pizza using ready made store bought pizza base and Indian spiced pizza sauce. Its a delicious fusion that you will absolutely love.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Pizza:
- 4 small pizza base using ready-made store bought
- pizza sauce recipe below
- mozzarella cheese as needed
- 1 teaspoon dry parsley for garnishing optional
- ¼ onion sliced, juliennes
- ½ capsicum red & green bell pepper julienne
For Pizza sauce:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
Spices
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder or red chilli flakes, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon garam masala optional
- ½ teaspoon dry basil leaves or use fresh
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
To make the pizza sauce:
- In a pan heat the oil & once hot add the bay leaf followed by onions. Saute till onions turn translucent & then add the garlic paste. Cook till garlic smell disappears.
- Stir in the tomatoes, cover & cook till they turn soft.
- Add the tomato ketchup and spices - turmeric, red chilli powder (or chilli flakes), coriander powder, garam masala, basil leaves, oregano, salt & pepper & Mix well. Cook for approximately 2 mins till all is well combined. Cook for another 2 mins.
- Pizza sauce is ready!! Use or store in air tight container in fridge for couple of days.
To Assemble the Pizza:
- Preheat your oven to 400F. If you are using a pizza stone (as I did) then place it in the oven to get preheated too.
- Place your ready made pizza base on a plate or flat surface & apply the pizza sauce on it and spread evenly. Top it with cheese (as much or little as you like).
- Add the veggies- onion, red & green capsicum slices placing them all evenly. Sprinkle some parsley on top.
- To bake in oven: Transfer the pizza on the pre-heated pizza stone & bake for 15-20 mins or until done.
- To bake in air fryer: Transfer pizza to the air fryer and bake at 370° F for 5-7mins or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
Notes
- If you are using a pizza stone/plate, follow the instructions listed for your stone for preheating it.
- You can also cook the pizza base on a flat griddle until crisp. To do that, first apply some butter to the side on which you will be placing your toppings & roast it till slightly golden. Then flip & place the pizza sauce, cheese & toppings on the golden side & cover & cook on low to medium heat till the crust is golden from below & cheese has melted.
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