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Uttapam paneer bhurji pizza

A delicious fusion between South Indian uttapams and Italian pizzas. The topping is a yummy paneer bhurji and stringy mozzarella. And this fusion is simply bomb!!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the paneer bhurji
  • 2 cups paneer grated
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup mixed peppers finely chopped
  • 3-4 green chilis finely chopped (avoid when making for kids)
  • 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt to taste
For the uttapam pizza base
  • 6-7 cups dosa batter
  • 5-6 tbsp podi masala
  • 3-4 tbsp oil
  • 3-4 tbsp chili flakes
  • shredded mozzarella to taste

Equipment

  • Shallow cooking pot
  • Tawa (Indian skillet) or any skillet

Method
 

To make the paneer bhurji
  1. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds
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  2. Once it is well roasted add in the onions
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  3. Cook until they turn pink and translucent and then go in the chilis, ginger and garlic pastes
    "Uttapam paneer bhurji pizza - www.kitchenmai.com"
  4. When their raw smell goes off put the tomatoes in. Also add in the sugar and salt
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  5. Let them turn mushy and then add all the spice powders
    "Uttapam paneer bhurji pizza - www.kitchenmai.com"
  6. Once the oil separates, add the peppers. Mix well and cover and cook for 5 minutes
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  7. Now add the grated paneer and mix well. Again cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes and garnish with chopped coriander. Set aside
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To make the uttapam pizzas
  1. Over a medium low flame, add two ladles of the dosa batter
    "Uttapam paneer bhurji pizza - www.kitchenmai.com"
  2. When you see bubbles on the surface, sprinkle some oil around the uttapam. Drizzle some podi masala and spoon over 2-3 tablespoons of the bhurji
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  3. Add the shredded mozzarella and some chili flakes. Cover and cook until the cheese melts
    "Uttapam paneer bhurji pizza - www.kitchenmai.com"
  4. Serve the uttapam paneer bhurji pizzas hot, just off the tawa and enjoy!
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Notes

  • Adding the chili flakes is to your taste
  • The sugar is added to compensate for the tanginess of the tomatoes. You could leave it out if you so wish
  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • tsp - teaspoon