Veg Pizza (With Readymade Pizza Base)

Serves: 4 Pizzas

Ingredients

For Pizza Sauce

• Butter – 2 tbsp
• Onion – 2 (finely chopped)
• Garlic paste – ½ tsp
• Tomatoes – 6 (finely chopped)
• Salt – ¼ tsp
• Black pepper – ¼ tsp
• Tomato sauce (Kissan or any) – 2 tsp

For Topping

• Onion – 1 (cut into large cubes)
• Capsicum – 2 (cut into cubes)
• Mushrooms – 1 cup (sliced)
• Paneer – 1 cup (cut into cubes)
• Butter (Amul) – 2 tbsp
• Cheese (Amul, grated) – 1½ cup

Method

1. Prepare the Pizza Sauce

• Heat 2 tbsp butter in a pan.
• Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
• Add garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture becomes soft and dry.
• Add salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce. Mix well and cook until thick.
• Set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the Pizza Base

• Take readymade pizza bases and lightly apply butter on top.
• Spread 1–1½ tbsp prepared pizza sauce evenly over each base.

3. Add Toppings

• Spread onion, capsicum, mushrooms, and paneer evenly over the base.
• Sprinkle grated cheese generously on top.
• Add a few small dots of butter for extra flavor.

4. Bake

• Preheat the oven to 180–200°C
• Bake pizzas for 10–12 minutes or until cheese melts and edges turn slightly crisp.

5. Serve

• Sprinkle oregano and red chilli flakes before serving.
• Cut into slices using a pizza cutter and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with tomato ketchup or garlic dip.
• Best enjoyed hot and fresh from the oven.
• Perfect for parties, snacks, or kids’ meals.

Tips

• Do not overload toppings or pizza may become soggy.
• Pre-cook sauce until thick for better taste.
• Always preheat oven for even baking.
• Use mozzarella or processed cheese for best melt.