Paneer Pizza made with Greek Flavors because I just had to see how Indian Food and Greek Food worked together. I am so glad I tried it, but, this pizza turned out to be so delicious and easy. There is also a quick recipe video which shows just how easy it is to make this pizza
Is “Indo-Greek Cuisine” a thing?
If its not, I am making it a thing.
I have always wanted to make Greek Pizza and Naan Pizza. So, this is a 2-in-1 recipe and it was so delicious. I was literally licking my fingers!
So, you probably didn’t come to my blog to get a history lesson on the “Indo-Greek” Kingdom (AKA Graeco-Indian Kingdoms)!
(Oh yes, that WAS a thing!)
Click here if you want to skip the history lesson and go directly to the recipe
Around the 2 Centuries BC, Parts of Northwestern India (and other countries in the area) were under Greek rule. It was founded when King Demetrius invaded the area and was under the Indo-Greek Kingdom for 2 centuries
As a result of this kingdom, there was a great deal of fusion of the 2 cultures. That included language, fashion, symbols, coins and FOOD!
Here are just a few examples of Food that both cultures have in common:
– Baklava
– Moussaka (Ringan no olo)
– Dolmades (Dolma)
Ok, that’s the end of the history lesson. If you want to get more details (which I know you love just as much as I do), Here are just a few quick sources
1) Indo-Greek Kingdom (Wikipedia)
2) Legacy of Indo-Greek (Wikipedia)
3) Indo-Greek Kingdom (Encyclopedia Britannica)
4) They Say Dolmas, We Say Dolma (Swarajya Magazine)
5) How Greek Food is Similar to Indian Food (NDTV)
There are so many similarities in Mediterranean Food Recipes, Indian Cuisine and Middle Eastern Food. So, if you like one of these cuisines, chances are you will also like the others.
I think this is only the beginning of my exploration of Indian and Greek Food fusion. I hope to find more recipes to bring to you.
If you like hummus, try my Parsley Hummus or my Beet Hummus
What’s your favorite Naan Bread Pizza Recipe?
Paneer Pizza with Greek Flavors
Paneer Pizza with Greek Flavors
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided into 2 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp
- 2 Thai Chili deseeded and cut into long strips
- 1 cup Paneer Cubed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder Optional
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 cup Onions
- 1 cup Green Bell Peppers Cut into small strips
- 1 cup Red Bell Peppers Cut into small strips
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 2 tsp Oregano Dried
- 1 tsp Parsley Dried
- 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives halved
- 1 Tbsp Capers
- 1 tsp Pink Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 2 Naan Garlic-flavored
- 10 oz Hummus about 1 1/4 cups
For Garnish
- Cilantro
- 1 Tbsp Cucumber Cubed
Instructions
- In a heated pan, add 2 Tbsp of the oil
- Add the Thai Chili and Paneer
- Keep Heat at Medium and let the paneer brown. Stir to make sure the paneer doesn’t stick to the pan
- Remove and set it aside
- Add the 2nd portion of oil to the same pan and set heat to medium
- Add the Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Oregano, Parsley and Pink Salt
- Cook until the bell peppers have softened (about 15 minutes), stirring frequently
- Add the Paneer and mix well.
- Transfer the cooked veggies and paneer to a bowl
- Use the same pan and set it to medium heat
- Use Cooking spray on the pan
- Gently place the garlic naan on the pan and cook on one side for about 2 minutes or until browned
- Flip the naan and spread half of the hummus on top of the naan
- Place 1/2 of the Paneer mixture on the Naan and gently transfer naan to plate
- Repeat from step 10 for the 2nd naan.
- Serve immediately
