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Schezwan Cottage Cheese Pizza: An Irresistible Fusion Delight

Schezwan Cottage Cheese Pizza
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A fiery Indo-Chinese fusion pizza featuring crispy crust topped with spicy Schezwan sauce, marinated cottage cheese (paneer), and colorful bell peppers. This vegetarian pizza packs bold flavors with a perfect balance of heat and tang.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 1 (12-inch) pizza 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Indo-Chinese Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • For the Base:
  • 1 pre-made pizza crust (12-inch) or homemade dough
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal (for dusting)
  • For Schezwan Sauce:
  • 8–10 dried red chilies (soaked)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1-inch ginger
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Toppings:
  • 200g paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers (thinly sliced)
  • 1 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated processed cheese
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped spring onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Schezwan Sauce: Blend soaked chilies, garlic, and ginger into paste. Heat oil, sauté paste for 2 mins. Add ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar. Cook until oil separates.
  2. Marinate Paneer: Toss paneer cubes with 2 tbsp Schezwan sauce. Let sit for 15 mins.
  3. Assemble Pizza: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Dust crust with cornmeal. Spread remaining Schezwan sauce as base. Layer with marinated paneer, bell peppers, and onions.
  4. Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and processed cheese. Top with chili flakes and oregano.
  5. Bake: Bake for 12-15 mins until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
  6. Serve: Garnish with spring onions. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust chili quantity for preferred spice level
  • For crispier crust, pre-bake for 5 mins before adding toppings
  • Vegan option: Use tofu instead of paneer and vegan cheese
  • Extra flavor: Add 1 tsp Schezwan pepper to cheese layer
  • Storage: Best consumed fresh; reheats well in air fryer

Nutrition

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