This  recipe is slightly indulgent and simply divine. The semi-homemade portion of the recipe is the garlic naan, which I purchased from Trader Joe’s, but you are welcome to make your own if you can.  It is topped with lightly fried tofu cubes in a makhani, or butter masala gravy (inspired from vahrehvah.com), chunks of tangy mango fruit, and sliced pepper and red onion, a mild cheese and cilantro.  The salad complements the spice of the pizza with cool cucumber, mint and corn with a citrus-sesame vinaigrette. There are several steps, but it is relatively simple to replicate, and if you are entertaining, it will be both a visual and sensory delight!

Health Stuff:

Stufft is about eating clean and veg, but ‘clean’ is not devoid of indulgence once in a while. There are a few substitutions in this recipe that make it healthier options. For example, I used tofu instead of paneer, and low fat milk instead of heavy cream. I also paired it with a fresh salad and topped the pizza with tons of veggies.

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Part 1: The Tofu Masala

You will need:

• Extra firm tofu, cubed, dried
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1-2 tbsp tomato paste
• Ketchup
• 1 large tomato
• Ginger-garlic paste
• Coriander powder
• Cumin powder
• Red chili powder
• Garam masala powder
• Kasoori Methi
, or dried fenugreek leaves
• Low-fat milk
• Salt to taste

To Prepare:

1. (optional) Lightly fry the cubed tofu until golden-brown

2. In a saucepan, sauté a small yellow onion, chopped or half a medium onion.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala powder, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder. (adjust spices to taste)

4. Add around 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 2 tbsp tomato ketchup (trust me, it tastes good!).  Add water, salt and a pinch of kasoori methi.

5. Bring the gravy to a boil, add tofu pieces and reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes.  Remove from flame and add milk, stirring constantly. It will taste exactly like a makhani gravy!

6. Set aside.

Part 2: The Pizza

Toppings:

• Tofu butter masala
• Red, Yellow, Orange peppers sliced into rings
• Red onion, sliced into rings
• Frozen mango chunks, cut into smaller pieces
• Mild cheese (like mozzarella)
• Cilantro

To Prepare:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°
2. Toast the garlic naan for 1-2 minutes
3. Layer the tofu masala (warmed) on the garlic naan
4. Scatter a few pieces of frozen mango, unthawed
5. Top with a layer of peppers and onions, and finish with cheese
6. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese melts
7. Finally, turn on the broil setting for the final 1-2 minutes to make the cheese brown and bubbly
8. Garnish with chopped cilantro or red chili powder

Part 3: The Salad

1. Dressing: combine ¼ cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp sesame oil (a little goes a long way), salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Salad: peel and cut 1 cucumber finely, add sweet corn and chopped mint into a mixed green salad.

Enjoy!

This recipe makes around 4 pizzas