Pizza originated in Italy, and spread to the rest of the world. Many areas around the world have their own take on the original pizza that reflects their cuisine elements. The Indian pizza is a healthy vegetarian alternative to your standard pizza. It’s loaded with great tasting vegetables and a delicious curry sauce that will make your mouth water. One bite of this pizza will make you want to have it for lunch. Just pack it inside your Vaya Tiffin and it will stay warm and fresh.arm.
Health Benefits
The health benefits of Indian pizza are numerous. First and foremost, it is a vegetarian delight, so it comes loaded with vegetables and all the vitamins and nutrients they possess. The veggies provide essential vitamins like A, C, and D which strengthen the body’s immune system and increase the effectiveness of its recovery process. Traditional Indian spices like masala also help reduce constipation, improve digestion, and prevent certain cancers like stomach or breast cancer.
Nutritional Values
Indian pizza has series of nutrients. Some of these nutrients are sodium, carbohydrate, potassium, magnesium, and loads of vitamins.
Ingredients
cup water: 1
tsp yeast: 1
tsp sugar: 1
cups flour: 2
tsp ajwain: 1
onions—chopped: 2
cup bell peppers: 1/2
cup pizza sauce: 1
cloves garlic- chopped: 2
tbsp ginger--chopped: 2
tbsp garam masala: 1
tsp turmeric: 1
tsp smoked paprika: 1/2
lb spinach leaves: 1
cup cilantro—chopped: 1/2
salt to taste
How To Make Indian Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 200 °C.
- Heat water until warm, dissolve yeast and sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, and ajwain to it. Add the proofed yeast mixture and knead into a smooth dough. Cover with a cloth and let rise.
- After 60 minutes, knead the dough again. Divide the dough into 2 parts.
- Use your fingers to spread each part of the dough flat; each pizza base should be about a centimeter thick.
- Top each base with tomato sauce, spinach, onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and the rest of the seasoning and condiments.
- Bake each pizza for 20 minutes.
Trivia
The first pizza restaurant opened in Naples in 1830.