How to make Mutton Rezala Pizza

To make a delicious Mutton Rezala Pizza, blending the flavors of Mutton Rezala (a traditional Bengali dish) with a classic pizza, follow this recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Mutton Rezala:

• 500g mutton (goat meat), bone-in, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons ginger paste
• 2 tablespoons garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 4-5 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• Salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
• Fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped for garnish

For the Pizza:

• 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped for garnish
• Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mutton Rezala:

• In a bowl, mix yogurt with ginger paste, garlic paste, white pepper powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, nutmeg powder, and cardamom powder to form a marinade.
• Marinate the mutton pieces in this mixture for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
• Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot.
• Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
• Add marinated mutton along with the marinade to the pot.
• Add slit green chilies and salt to taste.
• Cook the mutton on medium heat until tender and the sauce thickens. If using a pressure cooker, cook until mutton is tender (about 4-5 whistles).
• Once cooked, garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Set aside.

2. Preheat and Prepare Pizza Dough:

• Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.
• Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape and thickness.

3. Assemble the Pizza:

• Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Spoon the prepared Mutton Rezala over the sauce, spreading it evenly.
• Arrange thinly sliced onions on top of the mutton.
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire pizza.

4. Bake the Pizza:

• Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven.
• Bake according to your pizza dough’s instructions or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

• Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven.
• Optionally, drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
• Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves on top.
• Slice the Mutton Rezala Pizza into pieces and serve hot.

This Mutton Rezala Pizza combines the rich, aromatic flavors of Bengali cuisine with the comfort of a pizza. Enjoy the tender mutton and fragrant spices on a crispy pizza crust! Adjust the spice levels according to your preference for a personalized taste experience.