Fusion Cuisine-"Paneer Tikka Pizza"

One of our favorite versions of Pizzas is the fusion kinds- with Indianized toppings. Crusty pizzas with spicy-zesty toppings like Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka or even Butter Chicken ....They have the Best of Both Worlds!
I have tried several of the fusion kinds previously with either ready made crusts or with pizza crust mix:
"Spicy Chicken and Red Pepper Pizza"(https://my-kitchens-aroma.blogspot.com/2012/05/fusion-cuisine-chicken-and-red-bell.html)
"Pav Bhaji Pizza" (https://my-kitchens-aroma.blogspot.com/2011/05/fusion-cuisine-pav-bhaji-pizza.html)
"Paneer Tikka Pizza" (https://my-kitchens-aroma.blogspot.com/2011/02/fusion-cuisine-paneer-tikka-pizza.html)

But lately we have been making the crust at home. And OMG....It is so easy and comes out great! Once you get the taste of homemade Breads and Pizza crust...there is no going back!!!
I use the Bread machine to do the kneading cycle and rising for me, so it becomes as easy as 'dump the ingredients and walk away'!!!😁 If you do not have a bread machine, there are many super easy recipes to make pizza crusts at home which don't require much kneading and rising time.
Even this “20 Min One-Pot Pizza” from ‘Tasty’ is worth a try!!! (https://www.facebook.com/464363670276153/posts/1884352798277226/?d=n)

Bread machine Pizza Base: (Makes one 12 inch Pizza) You can double the recipe for 2 pizzas.
1/2 cup plus 2-3 tbsp extra water (Use Luke warm water)
2 cups Bread Flour
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Yeast (Use fresh/non expired)
1 tsp salt
**2 tsp Sooji (Rava) will be needed when ready to bake the pizza crust (to spread on baking sheet to avoid sticking)

Add the ingredients to the bread machine in the order listed. Turn on 'Dough' cycle. Add the extra water if the dough is too hard. Or little extra flour if dough is sticky. Let the dough knead and rise in the bread machine (It takes 1. 5 hrs in my bread machine) Knead with oiled hands once done.

Paneer Tikka Topping:
1 cup paneer cubes
1/4 cup thick yogurt
2 tsp Tikka masala (I used Aachi Chicken Tikka masala)
1 tsp Cumin-Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric
salt
Mix the yogurt and spices. Add paneer cubes and mix gently. Marinate all the above and keep in refrigerator for 30 mins

Other Toppings:
1/2 cup Shredded cheese (I used mozzarella)
1/4 cup Pizza Sauce (I used pasta sauce instead because that's what I had!)
Circular slices of red onions
Thinly sliced Red pepper
Broccoli florets
Cherry tomatoes
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
Chopped cilantro
Red Chili flakes

Method:
1) Pre-heat oven to 415 F
2) Spray olive oil on the baking sheet. Sprinkle sooji/rava evenly on the baking sheet.
3) With oiled hands spread out the dough (with even thickness all over). Prick evenly with fork.
4) Top with pizza sauce, Veggies and Paneer tikka topping, Italian herb seasoning and Cheese.
(If there is any yogurt-spice marinate leftover, drizzle over the toppings)

We like to make patterned arrangements like in the picture. Kids have fun doing it!

5) Bake at 415 F for 20-25 mins. Till crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and slightly browned.

6) Remove from oven and let it cool for few mins before slicing the pizza.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, red chili flakes and Serve hot! Enjoy!!!😋😋😋