Tenali Spiced Gheeya Thin Crust Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a baking tray or pizza stone inside to heat.

2. 2

   Squeeze the grated gheeya bottle gourd firmly to remove excess moisture. This helps keep the thin crust crisp.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onion, tomato, green chilies, and cilantro if not already prepared.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

5. 5

   Add the onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until lightly softened.

6. 6

   Stir in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add the squeezed grated gheeya, tomato, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture becomes dry and lightly spiced.

8. 8

   Remove the gheeya mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.

9. 9

   Place the whole wheat pizza base on a sheet of baking parchment. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base.

10. 10

    Sprinkle about half of the mozzarella over the sauce.

11. 11

    Spread the spiced gheeya mixture evenly on top, then finish with the remaining mozzarella.

12. 12

    Transfer the pizza to the hot tray or pizza stone and bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

13. 13

    Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, slice, and serve hot.