Tandoori Mushroom Pizza

Tandoori Mushroom Pizza combines the smoky flavors of traditional Indian tandoori spices with the comforting essence of pizza, offering a unique twist to your regular pizza night. Topped with marinated mushrooms and fresh vegetables, this dish is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 1 large (about 250g)
• Button mushrooms - 200g, sliced
• Greek yogurt - 100g
• Tandoori masala - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Mozzarella cheese - 150g, shredded
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced mushrooms, Greek yogurt, tandoori masala, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking tray.
4. Spread the marinated mushroom mixture evenly over the pizza base.
5. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, red onion, and bell pepper slices.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Mushrooms are a great source of antioxidants and support immune health.
• Greek yogurt provides probiotics that promote gut health.

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