Tikka Pizza Italian Recipe

Homemade tikka pizza is a delightful fusion of Indian flavors and Italian cuisine. It combines the deliciousness of chicken tikka with the classic pizza base. Here's a recipe for making a homemade tikka pizza:

Ingredients:

For the pizza dough:

1. 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) of active dry yeast
2. 1 cup warm water (110°F or 43°C)
3. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4. 2 tablespoons olive oil
5. 1 teaspoon sugar
6. 1 teaspoon salt

For the chicken tikka topping:

1. 1 cup boneless chicken pieces, cubed
2. 1/2 cup yogurt
3. 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice mix
4. 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
5. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
6. Salt to taste
7. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8. 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
9. 1/2 cup diced red onions
10. 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
11. 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
12. 1/2 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
13. Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

For the pizza dough:

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.

For the chicken tikka topping:

1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, tikka masala spice mix, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.

2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer in the refrigerator.

3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken pieces until they are fully cooked and slightly charred. Set aside.

To assemble the pizza:

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.

2. Punch down the risen pizza dough and roll it out into your desired pizza shape on a floured surface.

3. Place the rolled-out dough on parchment paper or a pizza peel.

4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

5. Sprinkle a layer of grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

6. Add the cooked chicken tikka pieces, bell peppers, red onions, and sweet corn as desired.

7. Transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

8. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the pizza crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

9. Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, slice, and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade tikka pizza with the perfect blend of Indian and Italian flavors!