Paneer Naan Pizza

INGREDIENTS

Marinade for Paneer

• 2 tablespoon plain Greek or thick yogurt (I use 2%)
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger ¼-inch, grated fine
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 clove
• 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
• ½-¾ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika for mild
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon chaat masala
• 2 teaspoon avocado oil or olive oil
• 10 oz paneer cut in ½-inch cubes

Base Sauce Choices for Pizza – Pick ONE (divided between 4 pizzas)

• 4-6 tablespoons of store-ready pizza or marinara sauce
• 4 tablespoons ketchup + 2 teaspoon sriracha
• 4-6 tablespoons of cilantro chutney
• combination of ketchup + cilantro chutney (best of both words)

Other Toppings

• ¼ cup onions, sliced (about ¼ medium onion)
• ¼ cup green bell pepper or any kind (about ¼ medium pepper)
• ¾-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese adjust to taste
• 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Pizza Base

• 4 pre-cooked naan (see notes for substitute)

INSTRUCTIONS 

Marinate and Prep

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients listed for marinade and toss in the paneer cubes. Keep aside while you prepare onions and peppers for topping.
2. Toss the sliced onions and peppers with a pinch of salt, pepper and Kashmiri red chili powder. This step is optional, but enhances the flavors.

Build your Pizza

1. Pick your choice of sauce and spread about one tablespoon or more on the naan. Using a pastry brush or the back of a wide spoon, spread it evenly to coat the pizza, leaving about ½-inch from the edges. Adjust the sauce quantity to your liking.
2. Add shredded cheese to your preference. I add about ¼-⅓ cup per pizza depending on pizza base size. Spread the cheese evenly.
3. Roughly section the paneer into 4 portions. Top each pizza base with marinated paneer, followed by sliced onions and peppers. Top with chopped cilantro.
4. Brush the edges with avocado (or olive) oil and bake using the oven or air fryer as follows:

Oven Baked Paneer Pizza

1. Place the naan pizzas on a parchment or aluminum lined baking sheet. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, until the edges look crisp and cheese has melted. Rest for 3-5 minutes, slice and enjoy!

Air Fryer Method

1. Place one pizza at a time in the fryer basket and bake at 325°F for about 7-8 minutes, until the edges look crisp and cheese has melted. Check at 7 minutes and, if needed, put it back in for another 1-2 minutes. Rest for 3-5 minutes, slice and enjoy!