Naanizza with Spinach Pesto (Pizza on Naan) – Cook or Bake
About:
My earlier post Kulchizza (For recipe Click here) received very good feedback made me explore this version.
Here have used homemade Naan using whole wheat for a healthy variation. It tastes delicious with your favourite toppings. Using spinach pesto as a pizza sauce adds goodness of greens. Enjoy with your favourite toppings.
Serves: 3-4
Baking time: 8-10 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
For Naan:
- Whole wheat flour-1 1/2cup
- Natural yogurt-1/2cup
- Yeast-1tsp
- Honey-1/2tsp
- Warm water-1/4-1/2cup
- Garlic powder-2tsp
- Salt-1tsp
- Olive oil-1tbsp+for brushing
For Topping:
- Sun dried tomatoes-4-5
- Grated mozzarella cheese-to sprinkle
- Low fat Mozzarella cheese- 100gms
For spinach pesto:
- Fresh baby spinach-100 gms
- Basil paste-2-3tbsp (alternatively can use fresh basil)
- Toasted almonds-a handful
- Walnuts-a handful
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil-2-3tbsp
Procedure:
For Naans:
- Combine 1/4cup warm water, honey in a bowl- sprinkle yeast leave it on the counter for 10-15 minutes/until the mixture is frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl combine flour, salt, garlic powder mix well.
- Add yogurt, 1tbsp olive oil, yeast mixture and mix well and then if required add little at a time about a spoon full of warm water and mix until it comes together into a soft dough.
- Transfer the dough to the floured surface and knead for 4-5 minutes.
- Then place the dough in a greased bowl wrap and let it set for 1 ½-2 hours/until it doubles in size.
- Once doubled punch the dough and divide to equal balls (depending on whether large or smaller Naans)
- Roll each portion slightly oblong shape on a floured surface using a rolling pin about 5-6inches.
For the pesto:
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor until well blended.
To assemble the pizza:
- Pre-heat the oven at 200deg c, line and grease the baking tray with baking sheets.
- Arrange Naan breads on the baking sheet, spread about 3-4tablespoons of pesto on each.
- Scatter sundried tomatoes on top; Then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the Naan until mozzarella cheese has melted, about 8-10minutes.
- Remove the Naan pizza from the oven and enjoy.
Note:
- Toppings can be personalised as per the taste.
- Naan pizza can also be cooked on skillet. Just after cooking one side of the Naan flip and top with sauce, toppings, cheese on the cooked side. Cover with lid and cook on low flame until the other side is cooked and cheese is melted. Cooking on low flame helps to cook evenly.
- Store bought ready Naan can also be used.
Posted on October 14, 2014, in Indian, International, Main Course, Main dish. Bookmark the permalink. 29 Comments.
I love naan pizza! We have made it a few times too.
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Glad to know you love Naanizza. … Just tried with spinach pesto instead of pizza sauce and loved it…. Thanx a bunch Gretchen. …good day… 🙂 🙂
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Love Naan! This sounds amazing!
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Thanx a ton Debbie for your appreciating feedback…. good day… 🙂 🙂
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Wow, that’s awesome 🙂
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Thanks dear
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This sounds so fresh and delicious!
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Thanx a bunch Julie for your sweet and encouraging feedback… good day… 🙂 🙂
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Thank u Chitra for a new dish Naanizza …
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Thanx you Vasantha ji. … glad you liked it….am honoured… 🙂 🙂
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Chitra, You can call me Vasantha … This makes us much closer …
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Sure…. Thank you Vasantha. .. 🙂 🙂
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Reblogged this on Prefer Healthy Style.
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Thanx Raymond for your continued support… 🙂 🙂
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Love the idea, Chitra and it looks very yummy 🙂
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Thanks Linda…
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Reblogged this on MrMilitantNegro™.
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Thank you
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Great idea…..spinach pesto sounds fresh and innovative….. 🙂
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Thanks Jayeeta…This tasted good with this combo…Glad you liked it
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Thanx Jay for your appreciating feedback… feels good. .. Thank you..good day….. 🙂 🙂
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Reblogged this on Chef Ceaser.
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Thank you
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I love naan and pizza, what an awesome idea! 🙂
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Thank you Sarah. .. glad to know you liked it. ..:) 🙂
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Love naan great idea making pizza!
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Thanx Suzanne you always encourage me with your sweet and appreciating comment…. am honoured… 🙂 🙂
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Ive made nanizza once… and the family loved it. Thanks for the reminder .. will make it sometime soon again!!
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Oh thatz nice to know…. love to see your version try posting it when you get to do next time Nams. ..
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