Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
Indian-flavors-inspired fusion pizza that is made using naan as the pizza base and is topped with marinated paneer, veggies, cheese, and yogurt sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 733kcal
Other ingredients
- 4 naan (I used store-bought)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (I used store-bought)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish, optional
Prep
Make the yogurt sauce. Blend all the ingredients listed under yogurt sauce and store the sauce in the refrigerator
In a small bowl, combine thick yogurt, tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt. Mix well making sure there are no lumps
Add the paneer, onion, and capsicum. Mix well so that the marinade coats the paneer and veggies. Let it marinate for 15 minutes
Preheat oven to 410 F (210 C)
Assemble
Place the frozen naan on baking trays. Spread pizza sauce evenly
Top with mozzarella cheese
Add the marinated paneer and vegetables evenly to the naan
Top with some more cheese
Bake / Air fry
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes
Alternatively, place the assembled pizza in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 390 F for 8-9 minutes
Tandoori masala is the main spice blend and adds a nice smoky flavor to the pizza. It is easily available in Indian grocery stores and supermarkets. If you don't have access to it, substitute it with garam masala.
This dish is great for meal prep. You can make and store the yogurt sauce in the refrigerator for up to three days. Marinate the paneer and store it in the refrigerator overnight (or for up to one day). Frozen naan can be used without the need to defrost it.
The cooking time in this recipe is based on frozen naan. If you change the base, adjust the cooking time accordingly depending on the base used. You can also make this paneer naan pizza using a gluten-free crust.
Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1222IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 597mg | Iron: 1mg