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Chickpea Pizza

The base of this pizza is made with chickpea flour, definitely a healthier version of the conventional pizza base. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Chickpea Pizza

Main IngredientsChickpea bread, Chickpea flour (besan)
CuisineFusion
CourseSnacks and Starters
Prep Time11-15 minutes
Cook time1.30-2 hour
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients

Chickpea bread

  • 4 cups chickpea flour (besan)
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup olive oil + drizzling
    Toppings
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 200 grams bocconcini cheese
  • Pizza sauce as required 
  • Basil leaves for sprinkling 
  • Crushed black peppercorns

Method

  1. Preheat the oven at 180˚C.
  2. In a bowl, add chickpea flour, salt, ½ cup oil, 4 cups water and whisk well. 
  3. For one portion, take a non-stick skillet and drizzle a little oil in it, spread evenly. Place it in the oven for 5-10 minutes to heat and take it out.
  4. Pour a portion of the mixture in the heated skillet and place it back in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Slice tomatoes and set aside. Slice the cheese and set aside.
  6. Brush olive oil onto the prepared chickpea bread, apply pizza sauce and spread it evenly.
  7. Place a few tomato slices and a few cheese slices on top. Sprinkle basil leaves, crushed black peppercorns, and bake for 10-15 minutes.
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