To make a delicious Keema Pizza, which combines flavorful minced meat (keema) with pizza toppings, follow these steps:
Ingredients:
For the Keema (Minced Meat):
- Minced meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)
- Onion, finely chopped
- Tomatoes, finely chopped
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Green chilies, finely chopped
- Cumin powder
- Coriander powder
- Garam masala
- Red chili powder
- Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Cooking oil
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
For the Pizza:
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Mozzarella cheese, grated
- Pizza sauce or tomato sauce
- Sliced bell peppers
- Sliced onions
- Olive oil
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Keema (Minced Meat):
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the minced meat (keema) to the pan and mix thoroughly with the spice mixture.
- Cook the keema until the meat is fully cooked and the flavors are well blended. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare the Pizza:
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza tray or baking sheet.
- Spread a layer of pizza sauce or tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Spread the prepared Keema mixture over the sauce, ensuring it’s evenly distributed across the pizza.
- Scatter sliced bell peppers and onions over the Keema layer.
- Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza.
3. Baking:
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven.
- Bake according to the dough instructions or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Serving:
- Once baked, remove the Keema Pizza from the oven.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves over the hot pizza for garnish.
- Slice the pizza and serve hot.
Tips:
- You can customize the Keema Pizza by adding other toppings like olives, mushrooms, or jalapeños based on your preference.
- Adjust the spice levels in the Keema mixture according to your taste.
- Serve the Keema Pizza with a side of yogurt-based raita or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Enjoy your homemade Keema Pizza, packed with rich and savory flavors!