Paneer Bhurji Uthappam Pizza

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Who doesn't like paneer? I absolutely love it! And so when I came across paneer Bhurji Uthappam Pizza on my friend Madhu's feed, who blogs at Kitchenmai,I knew I was definitely gonna try that out! Not just the paneer, but the whole idea of making Uthappams with a twist was very interesting...They came out so cheesy and tasty with the awesome flavour of idly podi and crunchy toppings. It's a really hassle free dish which your family will surely love!

Preparation time: 10 minutes| Cooking time 20 to 30 minutes

Course: Snack| Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients:

For paneer bhurji:

Paneer- 200 gms (grated)

Onion-2

Tomatoes- 2

Capsicum-1

Ginger garlic paste- 1 tblsp

Chili powder- 2 tsp

Coriander powder- 1 tblsp

Garam masala- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder- ½ tsp

Salt- as needed

Sugar- 1 tsp

Oil- 1 tblsp

Cumin seeds- ½ tsp

For uthappam:

Dosa batter

Idly podi masala- 6 tblsp

Oil- 4 tblsp

Chili flakes- 4 tblsp

Mozzarella cheese- as needed (shredded)

Method:

1. Heat oil in a kadai and add cumin seeds. When it splutters, add finely cut onion.

2. When onion turns pink in colour, add ginger garic paste and fry till the raw smell goes away.

3. Then add finely cut tomatoes, salt and sugar.

4. Mash the tomatoes well and add chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric powder. Fry well.

5. Once raw smell goes away and oil separates, add finely chopped capsicum. Mix well and cover and cook for around 5 minutes.

6. Now add grated paneer and mix well. Cover and cook for around 5 minutes. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and switch off flame. Keep this aside until further use.

7. Now heat a dosa tawa and smear some oil over it. Keep the flame in medium flame.

8. Pour two ladles of dosa batter on the tawa. When you see bubbles on the surface, add some oil around the uthappam. Sprinkle idly podi on the uthappam, as needed. Then add 2 tbsp of paneer bhurji on top.

9. Add the shredded mozzarella chesse and chili flakes on it. Cover and cook until cheese melts.

10. Serve it hot with ketchup.

Notes:

· The batter to make uthappam shouldn’t be too thick or too thin. The consistency should be between idly batter and dosa batter consistency.

· Step by step pictures

heat oil in a kadai.

add cumin seeds.

when it splutters add onion

fry well

when onion turns pink, add ginger garlic paste

fry till raw smell goes away

add tomatoes, salt and sugar.

fry till tomatoes are mashed.

add chili powder, coriander powder,

turmeric powder and garam masala.

fry till raw smell goes away.

add finely chopped capsicum

Mix well and cover and

cook for 5 minutes

Now add grated paneer and mix well

Cook this for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off flame.

Heat a dosa tawa and

smear some oil on it.

Pour a laddle of batter on it.

Do not spread the batter.

Add some oil around the uthappam.

Sprinkle some idly podi on top

Add 2 spoons of paneer bhurji on it

Add shredded mozzarella cheese

and chili flakes on top.

Cover and cook until cheese melts.

Serve it hot.

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