Indian Spiced Tomato Margherita Pizza

Serves: 5

Olin Prosacco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

55

Sweetness

52

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Canola Oil

1 tsp

Garam Masala

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F

2

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat

3

Add the onions and cook until just translucent, about 2 minutes, Add in the chile, garlic and the garam masala, stirring constantly for a minute or so until the mixture becomes fragrant

4

Add the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes have softened slightly, about 2 minutes

5

Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl

6

Stir in the lime juice and cilantro

7

Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix until well combined

8

Reserve

9

Cut the dough into 2 (8-ounce) pieces

10

Stretch the dough out on a lightly floured surface with your hands

11

When topping is ready and grill is at a consistent 400 to 450 degrees F (no hotter than 450), lightly brush the grill with olive oil

12

Place dough directly onto the grill surface

13

Close the grill cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes

14

About 2 minutes in, open the grill and pop the air bubbles with a fork

15

The bottom should be brown with some charred spots but not burned or underdone

16

Close lid and continue cooking

17

Remove from grill and place on a work surface with the cooked/grilled side up

18

Lower the heat on the grill to medium-low so that the cheese has time to melt and the bottom does not burn

19

Spread half of the tomato mixture on each pizza, then evenly divide the cheese over the tomato mixture

20

Lightly oil the grill once more and carefully place the pizzas, tomato/cheese side up, onto the grill

21

Close the lid and let it cook slowly for another 5 to 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and so that the bottom does not burn

22

When the cheese is completely melted and the bottom is a nice even brown with some charred spots, remove from the grill to a cutting board, slice and serve