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Hariyali Pesto Paneer Pizza

An Indian fusion pizza using a twist on hariyali chutney as the sauce which is topped with shredded mozzarella, fresh Summer vegetables, and crumbled paneer. The perfect blend of spice, herbs, and garden veggies on pizza!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 10 inch pizzas

Ingredients

Pizza

  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 6 ounces paneer cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup hariyali pesto recipe below
  • 2 cups chopped or shredded kale
  • 1 medium zucchini or summer squash shaved into ribbons
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels from 1 medium ear of corn
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on pizza
  • kosher salt
  • crushed red pepper flakes optional

Hariyali Pesto

  • 1.5 cups cilantro thick stems removed, tightly packed
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves tightly packed
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves tightly packed
  • 1 medium serrano or jalapeno seeded if desired
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/2 inch ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • First make the hariyali pesto. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until semi-smooth. Taste and add salt as needed. Store pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Divide dough into 2 equal sized portions. Push and roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin ( about 10 inches in diameter).
  • Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment, a pizza stone, or a pizza pan.
  • Spread a thin layer of pesto on the dough (about 1/2 cup). Top pesto with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of chopped kale, half of the zucchini ribbons, and half of the corn.
  • Top the vegetables with 3 ounces of crumbled paneer.
  • Drizzle pizza lightly with olive oil, and season with lemon zest and salt.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
  • Garnish pizza with fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
  • Repeat process for second portion of pizza dough.