Making Aloo Bhorta Pizza is a delicious fusion idea that combines the flavors of aloo bhorta (mashed potatoes seasoned with spices) with the concept of a pizza. Here’s how you can make it:
### Ingredients:
**For the Pizza Dough:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1 tsp salt
– 3/4 cup warm water
– 2 tbsp olive oil
**For the Aloo Bhorta Topping:**
– 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
– 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 inch piece of ginger, minced
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– 1/2 tsp cumin powder
– Salt to taste
– Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
– 2-3 tbsp mustard oil (or any cooking oil of choice)
**For Pizza Assembly:**
– Tomato sauce or pizza sauce
– Grated mozzarella cheese
– Red chili flakes (optional)
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
### Instructions:
**1. Prepare the Pizza Dough:**
– In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
– In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
– Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
**2. Make the Aloo Bhorta:**
– Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add minced garlic, ginger, chopped onions, and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
– Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
– Add the mashed potatoes and mix everything together until well combined. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture is heated through and flavors are well blended. Adjust seasoning if needed.
– Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
**3. Prepare the Pizza:**
– Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
– Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
– Place the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
– Spread a layer of tomato sauce or pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
– Spread the prepared aloo bhorta mixture over the sauce.
– Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
– Optionally, sprinkle some red chili flakes for extra heat.
**4. Bake the Pizza:**
– Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
**5. Serve:**
– Once done, remove the pizza from the oven.
– Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
– Slice and serve hot!
Enjoy your unique and flavorful Aloo Bhorta Pizza! Adjust the spice levels and toppings according to your preference.