How to make Shrimp Bhuna Pizza

Creating a Shrimp Bhuna Pizza combines the rich flavors of Bhuna (a type of South Asian curry) with the classic elements of pizza. Here’s how you can make a delicious Shrimp Bhuna Pizza:

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp Bhuna:

• 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped

For the Pizza:

• 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Shrimp Bhuna:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate.
• Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.
• 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 shrimp bhuna mixture over the sauce, spreading it evenly.
• Arrange thinly sliced bell peppers on top of the shrimp.
• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire pizza.
• Optionally, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes for added heat.

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.
• Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
• Slice the Shrimp Bhuna Pizza into pieces and serve hot.

This fusion of flavors will surely delight your taste buds with the aromatic spices of Bhuna combined with the cheesy goodness of pizza. Enjoy your homemade Shrimp Bhuna Pizza! Adjust the spice levels according to your preference for a personalized touch.