How to make Prawn Malai Pizza

To make a delicious Prawn Malai Pizza, which combines the flavors of succulent prawns with creamy coconut sauce on a pizza base, follow these steps:

Ingredients:

For the Prawn Malai topping:

• Prawns (shrimp), cleaned and deveined
• Coconut milk
• Onion, finely chopped
• Garlic, minced
• Ginger, minced
• Green chilies, finely chopped
• Curry leaves
• Turmeric powder
• Red chili powder
• Garam masala
• Salt, to taste
• Cooking oil

For the Pizza:

• Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Mozzarella cheese, grated
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Olive oil
• Pizza sauce or tomato sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Prawn Malai topping:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, chopped green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
2. Add finely chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent.
3. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Stir well to combine with the onions and spices.
4. Add cleaned prawns to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Pour in coconut milk and season with salt. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the prawns are cooked through. Adjust seasoning to taste.

2. Prepare the Pizza:

1. Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza tray or baking sheet.
4. Spread a layer of pizza sauce or tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
5. Spread the prepared Prawn Malai mixture over the sauce, ensuring it’s distributed evenly across the pizza.
6. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese generously over the prawn topping.

3. Baking:

1. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
2. Place the pizza in the preheated oven.
3. Bake according to the dough instructions or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

4. Serving:

1. Once baked, remove the Prawn Malai Pizza from the oven.
2. Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves over the hot pizza for a burst of freshness.
3. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

Tips:

• You can add additional toppings like sliced bell peppers or red onions for more flavor and color.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder and green chilies.
• Serve the Prawn Malai Pizza with a side of lemon wedges or a cooling cucumber raita to complement the spicy flavors.

Enjoy your homemade Prawn Malai Pizza with its unique blend of coastal Indian flavors!