Thin Crust Pizza

It has been a long while since I posted any recipes on my blog. And it makes me feel like I have been forgotten. Well I am back now and this time with a recipe that anyone could hardly ignore. What could be better to make my presence felt than a mouthwatering pizza recipe? (May be mouthwatering pizza!!) Yeah I know. So lets get started!

Ingredients:
For the dough:
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1 cup water
1 tsp each of active yeast, salt and oregano
2 tbsp olive oil

In a small bowl add 1/2 cup lukewarm water and add the active yeast to it. Stir and keep aside for 10 minutes. Then in a large bowl mix flour, salt, oregano and olive oil. Mix well then add yeast and remaining water. Cover the bowl with a cloth and keep in a warm place for 3-4 hours.

For the sauce:
1 cup pureed tomatoes (blanched, skinned and seeded)
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp each of dried basil leaves, oregano, salt and olive oil
2 cloves of garlic (chopped/crushed)

In a pan heat olive oil and add garlic. Saute for a few seconds then add tomato puree and salt and cook for 5 minutes. Now add the remaining ingredients. Mix well and remove from heat.

For toppings:
1 small green bell pepper diced
2-3 jalapeños sliced
1/2 cup cubed and sauteed paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
1 onion diced
Handful of cherry tomatoes sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese grated

For making pizza, first take the dough and punch it with your fist/palm to knock out any gases from it then knead it for a few minutes. Now sprinkle some plain flour on the counter top and take half of the dough. Flatten it with a rolling pin from all sides. Pour some sauce on it and spread it evenly on the pizza base.Now spread half of all the toppings except cheese. Top it up with grated mozzarella cheese. Put in 425 degrees F preheated oven on a pizza pan for about 10 minutes. Check once after 6 minutes. Carefully remove from oven, transfer onto a serving dish and enjoy. :)

Paneer can be replaced with any grilled meat. And amount of herbs can be reduced or increased as per taste.