Red Rice Poha Pizza
This Red Rice Poha Pizza, made with Aazol’s Red Rice Poha, uses a simple poha and semolina crust topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, vegetables and paneer. Baked until crisp and golden, it is a fun, flavourful way to turn red rice poha into a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients:
For the Poha Crust:
• 1 cup red rice poha (flattened rice)
• 1/2 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• Salt to taste
• Water, as needed
For the Pizza Toppings:
• Pizza sauce
• Grated mozzarella cheese
• Sliced vegetables (bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, etc.)
• Paneer (cottage cheese), diced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Red chili flakes (optional)
• Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Rinse the red rice poha under cold water and drain well. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb any excess water.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked red rice poha, semolina, yogurt, and salt. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water to bring it together.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Place each portion on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
5. Using your hands, flatten and spread out each portion of the dough to form a thin crust, about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until they are firm and lightly golden brown around the edges.
7. Once the crusts are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
8. Spread a layer of pizza sauce evenly over each crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
9. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
10. Arrange your choice of sliced vegetables, diced paneer, and fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese.
11. If desired, sprinkle some red chili flakes for a bit of heat.
12. Drizzle a little olive oil over the toppings.
13. Place the assembled pizzas back in the oven and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is crisp.
14. Once done, remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before slicing.
15. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Red Rice Poha Pizza!
