Homemade Desi Pizza (Pakistani Masala Pizza Recipe)
Are you in the mood for a spicy pizza? This Homemade Desi Pizza, also known as Pakistani Masala Pizza, is made with a soft and fluffy naan-style crust, zesty sauce, tandoori chicken, vegetables, and a masala topping generously layered with cheese for an extra kick. A perfect fusion of Italian pizza and Pakistani street food flavors that you can easily make at home.
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Servings: 2 Persons
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- 11 g Instant Yeast
- 100 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 3 cups All purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 10 Onion Rings
- 1 tablespoon Capsicum
- 1 Cup Chicken Tikka Chunks
- Mozerella Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 Egg wash
Instructions
Prepare Pizza Dough
- In a deep bowl, combine instant yeast, lukewarm water, and sugar. Mix well and cover the bowl.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy and bubbly.
- Add all-purpose flour, salt, yogurt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
- Crumble and knead everything together to form a soft, pliable dough. (If the dough feels dry, add a little water.)Cover the dough and let it rest for 2 hours in a warm place for proper proofing. It should double or triple in size.
Shape the Pizza
- After resting, knead the dough again and divide it into 2 portions. Use one portion to make the pizza, and save the other for another pizza.
- Sprinkle some flour on your surface and roll or stretch the dough into a large circular flatbread using your hands.
- Transfer the dough onto a pizza tray lined with aluminum foil and lightly brushed with oil.
- Spread the edges evenly and fold the edges slightly to form the crust.You can define the pizza crust thickness as per your choice.
- Now the pizza crust is ready to apply toppings!
Prepare Pizza Masala Sauce
- You have 2 options: Use the store bought tikka masala sauce or make it yourself. Here are the steps to make the sauce at home.
- In a pan, pour oil and heat it up, add freshly made ginger garlic paste and finely chopped onion saute for a minute on high heat.
- Add tikka masala spice mix. If you don't have spice mix, then simply add salt, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
- Give it a good mix to make a smooth sauce. Use a splash of water to make the thick saucy texture.
- Cook the sauce for about 1 or 2 minute.Add tomato ketchup and sprinkle oregano and give it a good mix.
- Cover the sauce pan, and simmer it for 2 minutes to infused the aroma of spices.
- Now the sauce is ready to spread on pizza base.
Stovetop Tandoori Chicken For Pizza
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and add 1 cup small chicken pieces.
- Stir quickly until the chicken starts to change color.Add 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.
- Season with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, and a pinch of turmeric.
- Mix well.Add ⅓ cup thick yogurt and cook until the chicken absorbs the spices and forms a thick coating.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon homemade garam masala, add a splash of 50 ml water, and cover for 15 minutes.
- After cooking, check the consistency—tandoori chicken should be dry. If there’s excess water, cook on high heat to evaporate.
- Now your tandoori chicken tikka is ready to be used as a flavorful topping for your desi pizza!
Oven Baked Method To Make Tandoori Chicken For Pizza
- In a bowl, combine ⅓ cup yogurt, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, a pinch of turmeric, and ½ teaspoon garam masala.
- Mix well.Add 1 cup boneless chicken pieces to the marinade and coat evenly. Let it marinate for 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) for 10 minutes.Place the marinated chicken on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes.Broil for an additional 10 minutes to achieve a nice roasted, golden color.
- Your homemade tandoori chicken is now ready to use as a delicious topping for your desi pizza!
Assemble Toppings
- Spread a thick layer of pizza sauce over the prepared pizza base. (I used ready-made pizza sauce.)
- Cover the sauce with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.Arrange onion rings, capsicum pieces, and green chilies evenly across the pizza.
- Top with tandoori chicken tikka chunks generously.
- Sprinkle chaat masala for that authentic desi flavor.Add another layer of mozzarella on top for extra cheesy goodness.
- Brush the pizza crust edges with egg wash or milk to get a golden, glossy finish.
Bake the Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Bake the pizza for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
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Tips To Follow For Best Pizza
- Use good-quality instant yeast – it’s key to a soft, fluffy pizza crust. Test it by dissolving in lukewarm water with sugar. If it becomes foamy and bubbly in 10 minutes, it’s ready.
- Don’t skip sugar – it helps activate the yeast and speeds up the fermentation process.
- Knead the dough properly for a smooth, elastic texture. Beginners can also use ready-made pizza dough.
- Brush oil on the pizza base – this helps create a toasted, flavorful crust.
- Toppings – add as per your preference and availability.
- Cheese combination – mozzarella and cheddar work best for gooey cheese pulls.
- Pizza sauce – use a thick sauce; watery sauce can make the pizza soggy.
- Chaat masala – adds an authentic desi flavor. Don’t skip it!
- Egg wash – brushing on the crust edges gives a golden, glossy finish. Milk can be used as an alternative.
- Baking time – monitor your oven. Typically, 12–15 minutes at 220°C (428°F) works well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 225kcal
