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Achari Paneer Naan Pizza


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A fusion of Indian and Italian flavors, celebrating Navratri and Desi heritage.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Blend fennel and coriander seeds with dried red chili, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, and fenugreek seeds into a powder.

  2. 2

    Heat oil on medium-high and add cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add red onion and sauté for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

  5. 5

    Add chopped tomato and puréed tomatoes and cook for 5-8 minutes until oil separates from masala.

  6. 6

    Add achari spice blend, salt, and paneer, and coat well with masala.

  7. 7

    Add a splash of water if needed to create a bit of sauce and turn off heat.

  8. 8

    Slather masala onto naan, place paneer on top, and sprinkle with cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake at 450F for 5-7 minutes or until cheese has melted and naan is turning slightly crisp at edges.

  10. 10

    Finish with a 30-second broil, top with cilantro, slice, and serve right away.


Notes

A Desi twist on a classic pizza, celebrating Navratri and Desi heritage.