Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza Recipe, we will first make the pizza dough as it takes a couple of hours to rise

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar

Step 3: Add lukewarm water and knead to make a soft smooth dough

Step 4: Add olive oil on the top and knead the pizza dough for about 5 minutes until the pizza dough is soft

Step 5: Once done, cover the dough and keep it aside for about 2 hours until the dough has almost doubled in size

Step 6: In the meanwhile we will prepare the paneer tikka masala topping for the pizza

Step 7: In a bowl, combine the cream and chopped mint leaves

Step 8: Pound the fennel seeds and ajwain and add it to the yogurt

Step 9: Add in the remaining tikka masala ingredients into the cream mixture and stir to combine well

Step 10: Place the paneer cubes in a large bowl, add in the marinade and allow it to rest covered for about half an hour to one hour or even overnight to get maximum flavour

Step 11: After the paneer is marinated we will cook the paneer

Step 12: Make a paste of the ginger and garlic using a pestle and mortar

Step 13: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the pounded ginger, garlic and saute for a few seconds

Step 14: Add the tomato puree, paneer along with the marinade and give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients

Step 15: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 16: Cover the pan and allow the Paneer Tikka Masala to simmer for about 3 to 4 and turn off the heat

Step 17: While simmering, we can prepare the coal for the coal smoking method

Step 18: Take a piece or two of coal (about 3 inches big) and hold it over a gas flame with the help of tongs

Step 19: The coal will begin to turn red hot and also grey in about 5 minutes

Step 20: This indicates that the coal can be used for smoking

Step 21: Place this hot coal inside a crack proof bowl

Step 22: At this point heat a large wok or a skillet with rim that can be covered on medium heat

Step 23: Place the coal along with the bowl over the paneer tikka masala

Step 24: Add a spoon of ghee or oil on the coal

Step 25: It will begin to smoke

Step 26: Immediately cover the pan and reduce the heat to low and let it sit for about a minute until the smoke has gone away

Step 27: Open the lid and remove the coal cup

Step 28: Your dish will get a smoked flavored paneer that taste just like the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala for the pizza is ready

Step 29: Finally, now we will make the pizza

Step 30: When the dough has risen and the tikka masala is ready, make the pizza when you are ready to serve it - else the pizza will get brittle and the paneer will become stiff

Step 31: Preheat a skillet or a iron tawa on medium heat

Step 32: Divide the pizza dough into 4 portions

Step 33: Dust the pizza dough on flour and roll to make a 5 inch circle or the thickness you like for the pizza crust

Step 34: Place the rolled dough on the tawa and cook it like a roti on both sides

Step 35: Spread a little oil on the top of the dough and flip to make it face the bottom

Step 36: Next spread the paneer tikka topping on the pizza and spread it evenly

Step 37: Finally drizzle the mozzarella cheese

Step 38: Cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt and also wait for the crust to get a slightly crisp from the sides

Step 39: This will take about 4 to 5 minutes

Step 40: Once done, remove the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skillet Pizza from the skillet and serve

Step 41: Proceed the same way with the remaining pizza dough and serve immediately

Step 42: You can serve the Tandoori Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Tikka Skillet Pizza with Indian Style Masala Macaroni for weekend night dinner