A Spicy Tikka Pizza Recipe of multan

We all love BBQ, and most of your favourite BBQ is Tikka. Surely, we all love to have a tikka flavour in the pizza as well. In addition, tikka pizza is one of the most popular pizzas in Pakistan. Especially tikka pizza in Multan is one of the most delicious pizzas because they add a lot more spices to the tikka pizza. In reason to this pizza turns out very delicious spicy, sour and hot. However, those who can not go to Multan to eat a tikka pizza then they can make a tikka pizza at home. Below is a recipe for making tikka pizza: 

Pizza Ingredients 

Definitely, if you want to have a pizza just like a tikka pizza in Multan, then you have to make sure that you follow these recipe. 

For the Pizza Dough: 

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Tikka Sauce:

• 1 cup plain yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

The toppings to make a pizza which are just like the tikka pizza in Multan:

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken / fried chicken (depends on your choice)
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Pizza-making instructions:

• At first, preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
• In a small bowl, mix together the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is frothy.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt. Further, add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until the dough comes together.
• Then knead the dough on the slab with flour sprinkled over the surface for 5 to 10 minutes until it is elastic and smooth. Place the dough in a large glass greased bowl, cover it with a damp kitchen cloth, and let it rise for 30 minutes. 
• While the dough is rising, make the tikka sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the yoghurt, tomato paste, garam masala, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt until well combined.
• Once the dough rises, roll it out on a floured surface into a large circle or rectangle, depending on the shape of your baking sheet. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet.
• Spread the tikka sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with the shredded chicken, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded mozzarella. 
• Next, bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Also, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove the pizza from the oven and then let it cool before you slice and serve the pizza.

 Another style of Making Tikka Pizza

If you are not satisfied with the upper recipe, then sure, we have another simpler recipe for you. Instead of using shredded chicken, you can marinate the chicken with tikka masala and let it rest for a minimum of two hours or let it rest the whole night. You can also add 1 tbsp of garlic and 1 tbsp of ginger paste. Readymade Tikka Masala is the best option, and you can find many in the market. If not, follow the recipe above and marinate the chicken. Once it is done, saute it and turn off the flame. Next, burn the flame on the other side of the stove and keep a small piece of coal over it. Let it be on the flame for about 5 minutes, then use a tong to hold it. Keep it on a piece of foil paper, and then add a few drops of oil over the hot sizzling coal. This will allow smoke, so keep the coal in the middle of the pan, and when you drizzle oil over the coal, cover it with the lid. Let it stay for 10 minutes, and this will actually taste smoky, just like the flavour of BBQ. 

 

Therefore, this is the recipe that you can use and enjoy your delicious homemade tikka pizza!