Homemade Pizza Recipe: Nothing feels better than enjoying a fresh, hot, cheesy pizza at home without waiting for delivery. With this quick homemade pizza recipe, you can prepare a delicious and flavorful pizza in just 20 minutes. It is perfect for a family snack, kids’ lunch box, weekend treat, or party dish. The best part is that you can customize the toppings based on what you love, making every bite unique and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 ready-made pizza base (regular or whole wheat)
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or tomato ketchup
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ onion sliced
- ½ capsicum sliced
- ½ cup sweet corn (optional)
- 4–5 mushroom slices (optional)
- Paneer cubes or cooked chicken pieces (optional)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
Homemade Pizza Recipe in 20 Minutes
- Prepare the Base: Spread olive oil lightly on the pizza base. Then apply a generous layer of pizza sauce evenly across the surface.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese all over the base to create a rich and creamy layer.
- Add Toppings: Place sliced onions, capsicum, corn, mushrooms, paneer, or chicken as preferred. Add another thin layer of cheese on top for an extra cheesy taste.
- Cook the Pizza: In Oven, Preheat to 200°C and bake for 10–12 minutes. On Pan/Tawa, Heat a tawa on low flame, place the pizza, cover it with a lid, and cook for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts and the base becomes crispy.
- Final Touch: Remove from heat and sprinkle oregano and chilli flakes for added flavour.
Additional Tips for the Perfect Pizza
- Do not overuse watery vegetables to avoid a soggy base.
- Use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for a richer taste.
- Add olives and jalapeños for a tangy twist.
- For a spicy Indian pizza, add tandoori paneer or peri-peri chicken.
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