Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza is a classic twist made with Naan bread, marinated paneer, and veggies like red onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in an Air Fryer or Oven. A perfect fusion of Indian and Italian cuisines, making it a satisfying and delectable meal.
Naan is a type of Indian flatbread that is crispy from the outside, soft from the inside, and best served with curries like dal makhani, paneer butter masala, kadhai paneer, and more. You can also pair it with lip-smacking kebabs.
In this article, we thought of giving this quintessential North Indian bread an Italian twist. Yes, you heard it right! We bring you a delicious amalgamation of paneer and naan. It is called Paneer Naanza.
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- What Is Tandoori Paneer Naanza?
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Naan Pizza Ingredients
- How to Make Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
- How to Make Naan Pizza in the Oven
- Serving Suggestions
- Topping Variations for Naan Pizza
- Storage Suggestions
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
What Is Tandoori Paneer Naanza?
When making paneer naanza, we use naan as the base for pizza, tandoori paneer as toppings, and the result is a wonderful, cheesy, and crispy paneer pizza. This dish, a masterful fusion of Indo-Italian flavor, can steal the spotlight at any moment. Compared to creating a pizza base from scratch, it is quicker and easier. Read below to know the complete recipe.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- You can use your leftover naans to prepare this recipe.
- You do not have to prepare pizza dough from scratch. Hence, this recipe saves time.
- It gets ready in just 15-20 minutes.
- This recipe is loved by people of all age groups.
- It is crispy, flavorful, and perfect for kids' lunches and parties.
Naan Pizza Ingredients
- Naan Bread: These are Indian flatbreads. You can use homemade or store-bought regular or flavored Naan for this recipe. I like Deep Brand frozen garlic naans. You can easily find them in Indian grocery stores. Naans are also available in Trader Joe's, Costco, etc. I also like Stonefire Naan Breads.
- Olive Oil: is used for lightly brushing the naan base. It helps to add flavor and prevents the naan crust from getting soggy.
- Sauce: Use either pizza sauce or marinara sauce. Suppose you don't have either; use tomato ketchup. Sometimes I like to use Makhani sauce as the base.
- Cheese: Use shredded mozzarella or any cheese you prefer.
- Tandoori Paneer: I have marinated paneer cubes (Indian cottage cheese) in a marinade made of hung curd (or Greek yogurt), ginger-garlic paste, and a few spices. Suppose you don't have time; you can skip the marinade and just add paneer as a topping.
- Vegetable Toppings: I used red onions, bell pepper, and grape tomatoes.
- Fresh Cilantro: adds a great herbal flavor. You can also use chopped parsley.
How to Make Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
In a small mixing bowl, add hung curd (or Greek yogurt), ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
Then add paneer cubes and mix well such that paneer cubes are coated well. Keep it aside.
Place the garlic naan bread on a parchment paper or pizza stone. Lightly brush the naan with some olive oil.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or marinara sauce over the naan. Sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add your favorite toppings. I added veggies like red onions, bell peppers, and grape tomatoes, followed by marinated paneer. Then top it with some chopped cilantro.
Firstly, Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Place the naan pizza in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 350°F (176°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges look crisp and the cheese has melted.
Let the tandoori paneer naan pizza cool slightly and then cut it into slices and enjoy!
How to Make Naan Pizza in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and place the naan pizza on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes or until the edges look crisp and the cheese has melted.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Naan Pizza hot with other finger foods like chips, fries, veggies, and dips.
It can be a great option for kids' lunches or as an after-school snack.
Topping Variations for Naan Pizza
Here are a few vegetable topping ideas to consider
- Mushrooms
- Sweet corn
- Sliced jalapenos
- Olives
Storage Suggestions
Naan pizza is best when enjoyed fresh. However, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days.
When you are to serve, reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, they are not the same! Both of the dishes require different ingredients and flavors.
Naan is an Indian flatbread made with flour, yogurt, and yeast, often cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), while pizza dough is an Italian dough made with flour, water, and yeast and typically baked in an oven.
Step 1: Heat a griddle (tawa) on medium heat.
Step 2: Place naan on the tawa and let it cook for a few seconds.
Step 3: Flip it over and spread pizza sauce along with the cheese and toppings.
Step 4: Cover the tawa with a lid and let the cheese melt.
Step 5: Enjoy!Â
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Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
Equipment
Ingredients
For Tandoori Paneer
- ½ cup paneer (cut into small cubes)
- 2 tablespoons hung curd (or greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- salt to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 Naan bread (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 teaspoons oil
- ½ cup pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
- ¾-1 cup mozzarella grated
- ¼ cup red onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup bell pepper thinly sliced
- 10 grape tomatoes cut into half
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add hung curd (or greek yogurt), ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.Then add paneer cubes and mix well such that paneer cubes are coated well. Keep it aside.
- Place the garlic naan bread on a parchment paper or pizza stone. Lightly brush the naan with some olive oil.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or marinara sauce over the naan. Sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings. I added veggies like red onions, bell peppers, and grape tomatoes followed by marinated paneer. Then top it with some chopped cilantro.
Air Fryer Method
- Firstly, Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Place the naan pizza in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350°F (176°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges look crisp and the cheese has melted.
- Let the tandoori paneer naan pizza cool slightly and then cut it into slices and enjoy!
How to Make Naan Pizza in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and place the naan pizza on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes or until the edges look crisp and the cheese has melted.
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