Tuesday 13 January 2015

Saag Paneer Pizza

I thought it would be fun to adapt my favourite saag paneer recipe into a pizza. I'll just jot down the recipe for now, but I'll ask TF to stop by and add his notes on the process later.


Saag Paneer Pizza
8 oz. frozen chopped spinach
1 small tin pizza sauce
1-2 Tbsp. garlic paste
1-2 Tbsp. ginger paste
1-2 tsp. bin bhuna hua garam masala
1/2 tsp. turmeric
fresh mozzarella
red onion, thinly sliced
garlic, thinly sliced
paneer, cubed and fried
red Thai chiles, sliced
Punjabi garam masala

1. Thaw the spinach and combine with the pizza sauce, garlic paste, ginger paste, bin bhuna hua garam masala, and turmeric.
2. Spread some of the spinach sauce over a piece of naan. (You will have enough sauce to make more than one.)
3. Scatter some torn mozzarella over the sauce.
4. Add onion, garlic, paneer, and chiles to taste.
5. Sprinkle on some Punjabi garam masala.
6. Bake at 500F for 5-7 minutes.

Bin Bhuna Hua Garam Masala
2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. black peppercorns
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds from green pods
2 bay leaves
3-4 dried chiles de arbol

1. Combine all the spices and grind. (This is an un-toasted blend.)

Punjabi Garam Masala
1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
1/4 tsp. cardamom seeds from black pods
3 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves

1. Toast the spices over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
2. Immediately transfer to a plate to cool. Grind once completely cooled.

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