Paneer Pizza

Hearty Paneer & Veggie Pizza

This Paneer Pizza offers a wonderful blend of textures and flavors, making it a truly satisfying meal. It elevates the classic pizza experience with the inclusion of paneer, a popular Indian cheese, which adds a soft, creamy texture and a mild, milky flavor. Combined with vibrant green peppers, sweet onions, a generous mix of cheddar and mozzarella, and the briny punch of black olives, this pizza is a wholesome and flavorful choice for vegetarian pizza lovers.

Yields: 1 medium (10-12 inch) pizza Prep time: 20 minutes (plus dough rising time) Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

• For the Pizza Dough:
  • 1 standard pizza dough ball (homemade or good quality store-bought, about 250-300g / 9-10 oz)
    • (If making homemade, ensure it has risen and is ready to use.)
• For the Sauce Base:
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup good quality pizza sauce or marinara sauce (your preferred style)
• For the Toppings:
  • 150-200g (about 5-7 oz) fresh paneer, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced or thinly diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (low-moisture, part-skim recommended for best melt)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp or mild, as preferred, for flavor)
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced (pitted)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling over toppings)
  • Optional: Pinch of dried oregano or red chili flakes (to sprinkle over sauce or finished pizza)
  • Optional: A pinch of chaat masala or finely chopped cilantro (for an Indian touch after baking)