Italian Pizza

How I learnt it - She is one of my friend who’s been almost together throughout my married life. Jyothsana is a great cook and has keen interests in finance, taxation, beauty products and contemporary styling. I learnt the intricacies of good pizza making while celebrating her daughter’s 1st birthday.

Ingredients

Pizza base – 3 medium

Tomato – 3-4 (chopped fine)

Sugar – 1tsp

Onion – 1 (chopped fine)

Capsicum (finely chopped) – 4-5 tbsp

Butter – 2 tbsp

Oregano powder – 1tsp

Veg/ refined oil – 1tbsp

Cheddar / parmesan Cheese – 1 cup (grated)

Salt – a pinch

Seasoning

Red chilly flakes

Mustard sauce

Tomato sauce

Procedure

1. Take a pan, pour oil. Heat it. Add finely chopped tomatoes.

2. Add sugar, a pinch of salt and oregano powder.

3. Mix well. Cook it till it leaves water and becomes a smooth paste.

4. Switch off the stove. Add chopped capsicum, onion and finely grated cheese.

5. Take the pizza base; spread little butter on the top.

6. Spread the prepared topping over it.

7. Microwave each at 600 degree centigrade on grill + cook mode for 2 minutes.

8. Remove and cut into four.

9. Serve hot with one’s preferred seasoning.

Tip

1. To make the pizza crispier, keep on the tawa for few seconds till it becomes golden brown.

2. Paneer, chicken bits, baby corn and mushroom can be used to make the toppings. They are optional depending on the availability in the market.

3. Already cheese has enough salt so it can be used judiciously.