Cheesy Veg Garlic Butter Pizza

Serves: 2–3 people

Ingredients:

• Pizza base – 1
• Butter – 1½ tbsp
• Black pepper – 1 pinch
• Salt – to taste
• Garlic – 4–5 cloves (made into paste)
• Tomato sauce or pizza sauce – 1½ tbsp
• Mushroom – ¼ cup (finely chopped)
• Onion – ¼ cup (finely chopped)
• Capsicum – ¼ cup (finely chopped)
• Boiled sweet corn kernels – 1 tbsp
• Paneer (cottage cheese) – 2 pieces (cut into small cubes)
• Mozzarella cheese – 2 tbsp (grated)
• Red chilli flakes – 1 tsp
• Mixed herbs or oregano – optional

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 minutes.
2. Mix butter, garlic paste, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
3. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the pizza base.
4. Apply tomato sauce or pizza sauce evenly on top.
5. Spread mushroom, onion, capsicum, boiled sweet corn kernels, and paneer cubes over the pizza base.
6. Sprinkle a little salt, black pepper, and red chilli flakes.
7. Spread grated mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
8. Bake for 10–15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the base becomes crisp.
9. Remove from the oven and cut into slices before serving.

Serving:

• Serve hot with chilli flakes, oregano, or tomato ketchup.
• Best enjoyed fresh and cheesy.
• Suitable as a snack, lunch, or party dish.
• Can be served with garlic bread or cold beverages.

Tips:

• Preheating the oven helps in even baking.
• Fresh vegetables give better flavor and texture.
• Do not overload the pizza with toppings.
• Mozzarella cheese gives the best stretchy texture.
• Bake until the cheese turns slightly golden for better taste.