FOOD
How I Discovered The Nutritious And Healthy Indian Pizza
A simple and effective dish that is wholesome and nutritious.
One day I was sifting the fine flour. This is called Sooji in India or Semolina flour and my thought turned to how can I make it a wholesome, nutritious, and tasty dish.
I wanted to eat something light and yet it should be filling. How to make this and what dish is this?
Step 1
I immediately took out one cup of the powdered Soonj/Semolina and 3/4th cup of water and soaked the semolina.
After 15 minutes I found that it had risen considerably.
Now what should I do?
Step 2
So I mixed the two and found it a little tight. Then I mixed one cup of Curd/Plain yogurt unflavored and found the batter smooth and nice.
Then I decided to grate some carrots and cut some beans then I cut some green chilies, onions, and coriander leaves,
My imaginative mind took me to wonder now what to do.
Step 3
Next, I put the non-stick pan on the fire. With just a small spoonful of oil, I spread the batter in the pan.
Step 4
I let it cook and when it started getting a little firm I put all the cut vegetables in it.
Step 5
I let the vegetables cook on the batter on medium flame till it looked set and ready.
Step 6
When firm, I sat down to eat the ready product. I usually have green chutney with it now but if I am in a hurry then I just take out Maggie Hot and Sweet Chilli Sauce and eat.
This India Pizza has no cheese so it is definitely light on the stomach and so very tasty.
Some people do not like plant-based food so they can replace it with any nonvegetarian food that they like.
Some people do not like onions. They can easily rule it out.
Choices are plenty and it is very nutritious.
Let me tell you the ingredients.
Ingredients
1 Cup Semolina,
I cup unflavored white Yogurt/Curd
3/4th cup water for soaking
A pinch of salt, pepper, and chili flakes. If you like green chilies you add them (These are all optional and according to your taste for things) Carrots. beans, onions, coriander leaves. Again if you do not have coriander you can replace it with curry leaves.
Method
Soak the semolina in water. After 15 minutes add 1 cup of curd and mix it well with a spoon or a spatula. Then mix the salt, chili flakes, or green chilies. They are all optional.
Spread the batter on the fire with a very small spoon of oil. Let it cook. Add the vegetables and let it cook.
Bring it to the table and present it to a family member or friend and enjoy it with green chutney or some sauce of your choice.
This is light, tasty nutritious, and wholesome. It is not heavy and it is very tasty and easy to cook. It looks like a pancake or a Pizza replica. I have named it the Indian Pizza. It is creative and a novelty. Your guests will enjoy it.
You can cut it into pieces and serve it as a snack too in small bites. I enjoyed it, and I am sure you will too.
This dish is not fried. It is healthy and very light.
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