Homemade Healthy Protein Rich Pizza
Introducing a delightful twist on pizza that’s not only crispy but also packed with protein! This homemade moong dal pizza is a fantastic and nutritious option for your little ones, featuring a golden crust topped with vibrant veggies and gooey cheese. Whip it up in no time and watch your babies and toddlers devour this guilt-free treat!
Prep
30
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- carrot
- onion
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- grated cheese
- ghee
- paneer
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- black pepper
- coriander leaves
- little salt
📦Other(2)
- capsicum
- 2 cup moong dal (480 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak 2 cups of moong dal overnight.
- 2
The next morning, add very little water and grind it into a paste.
- 3
Add a little salt and let it rest for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- 4
For the topping, take carrot, paneer, onion, coriander leaves, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything well.
- 5
On a tawa, add ghee and flatten the moong mixture to form the base.
- 6
Add the toppings, capsicum, grated cheese, and some black pepper.
- 7
Cover it with a lid for a few minutes and your yummy, delicious, homemade crispy pizza is ready.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Grind soaked moong dal with only 2-3 tablespoons of water to achieve a thick, spreadable consistency that won't make the tawa soggy and will crisp properly.technique2-3 tablespoons water
- ✓Rest the moong dal batter for exactly 30-45 minutes to allow natural fermentation to begin, which creates air pockets for a lighter, crispier base.timing30-45 minutes
- ✓Heat your tawa to medium heat (around 300-325°F) before adding ghee - too hot and the moong base will burn before cooking through, too cool and it won't develop the crispy bottom crust.equipment300-325°F
- ✓Spread the moong batter to 1/4 inch thickness using the back of a ladle in circular motions - thinner than this breaks apart, thicker won't cook evenly.technique1/4 inch thickness
- ✓Cover with lid for exactly 3-4 minutes to create steam that melts cheese and softens vegetables while maintaining the crispy bottom texture.timing3-4 minutes
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Prep
30
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Homemade Healthy Protein Rich Pizza
Introducing a delightful twist on pizza that’s not only crispy but also packed with protein! This homemade moong dal pizza is a fantastic and nutritious option for your little ones, featuring a golden crust topped with vibrant veggies and gooey cheese. Whip it up in no time and watch your babies and toddlers devour this guilt-free treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- carrot
- onion
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- grated cheese
- ghee
- paneer
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- black pepper
- coriander leaves
- little salt
📦Other(2)
- capsicum
- 2 cup moong dal (480 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak 2 cups of moong dal overnight.
- 2
The next morning, add very little water and grind it into a paste.
- 3
Add a little salt and let it rest for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- 4
For the topping, take carrot, paneer, onion, coriander leaves, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything well.
- 5
On a tawa, add ghee and flatten the moong mixture to form the base.
- 6
Add the toppings, capsicum, grated cheese, and some black pepper.
- 7
Cover it with a lid for a few minutes and your yummy, delicious, homemade crispy pizza is ready.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Grind soaked moong dal with only 2-3 tablespoons of water to achieve a thick, spreadable consistency that won't make the tawa soggy and will crisp properly.technique2-3 tablespoons water
- ✓Rest the moong dal batter for exactly 30-45 minutes to allow natural fermentation to begin, which creates air pockets for a lighter, crispier base.timing30-45 minutes
- ✓Heat your tawa to medium heat (around 300-325°F) before adding ghee - too hot and the moong base will burn before cooking through, too cool and it won't develop the crispy bottom crust.equipment300-325°F
- ✓Spread the moong batter to 1/4 inch thickness using the back of a ladle in circular motions - thinner than this breaks apart, thicker won't cook evenly.technique1/4 inch thickness
- ✓Cover with lid for exactly 3-4 minutes to create steam that melts cheese and softens vegetables while maintaining the crispy bottom texture.timing3-4 minutes