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Certainly! Achari Paneer Pizza is a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of traditional Indian pickles (achar) with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) on a pizza base. Here’s a recipe to guide you through making Achari Paneer Pizza:
### Ingredients:
**For the Achari Paneer:**
– 250 grams paneer, cubed
– 2 tablespoons oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
– 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
– 1 tablespoon achari masala (pickle spice mix)*
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
– 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
– 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
– Salt, to taste
– Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
**For the Pizza:**
– Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– Tomato sauce or pizza sauce
– Mozzarella cheese, grated
– Sliced bell peppers (capsicum), onions, and other toppings of your choice
– Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped (for garnish)
### Instructions:
**1. Prepare the Achari Paneer:**
a. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.
b. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
c. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
d. Add chopped tomatoes, achari masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture becomes thick.
e. Add cubed paneer to the pan and gently mix with the masala. Cook for a few minutes until the paneer is coated with the spice mixture.
f. Stir in chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) and remove from heat. Set aside.
**2. Preparing the Pizza:**
a. Preheat your oven according to your pizza dough’s instructions (usually around 425°F or 220°C).
b. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
c. Spread tomato sauce or pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
d. Spread the prepared Achari Paneer mixture over the sauce.
e. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese generously over the paneer.
f. Arrange sliced bell peppers, onions, or other toppings of your choice over the cheese.
g. Transfer the pizza to a baking tray or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
h. Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) over the pizza for a burst of freshness.
i. Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your delicious Achari Paneer Pizza! This unique pizza combines the tangy and spicy flavors of achari masala with the creamy paneer, all atop a crispy pizza base. Feel free to customize the toppings and adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.
*Note: Achari masala can be found in Indian grocery stores or you can prepare your own by grinding together mustard seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, and nigella seeds (kalonji) in equal proportions.
