Desi Roti Pizza Bites with Spiced Paneer

Desi Roti Pizza Bites with Spiced Paneer ingredients

• 4 pieces Large roti (store-bought or homemade)
• 100 g Paneer, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Carrot, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Bell pepper (any color), finely diced
• 0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cup Tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Water
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp Red chili flakes
• 0.25 tsp Garam masala
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Sugar

Watch how to make Desi Roti Pizza Bites with Spiced Paneer

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Desi Roti Pizza Bites with Spiced Paneer

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a small bowl, combine 0.25 cup tomato paste, 2 tbsp water, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp dried oregano, 0.25 tsp red chili flakes, 0.25 tsp garam masala, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp sugar. Mix well to create a simple, flavorful pizza sauce.
3. Lay out the 4 large roti pieces on a clean surface. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut each roti into 3 equal circles, yielding a total of 12 roti bases for your pizza bites. You can gently re-roll and cut scraps if desired.
4. Arrange the 12 roti circles on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer without overlapping.
5. Brush each roti circle lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil. This helps prevent them from drying out too much and adds a subtle richness.
6. Spread a thin layer of the prepared spiced tomato sauce evenly over each roti circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
7. In another small bowl, gently toss together the 100g crumbled paneer, 0.25 cup finely diced red onion, 0.25 cup finely diced carrot, and 0.25 cup finely diced bell pepper.
8. Evenly distribute the paneer and vegetable mixture over the sauced roti circles. If using, sprinkle 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings for extra richness and gooeyness.
9. Bake the roti pizza bites for 8-12 minutes, or until the roti edges are lightly crispy and golden, and the paneer and vegetables are heated through. If using cheese, ensure it is melted and bubbly.
10. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Garnish the warm pizza bites with 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
11. Let them cool for a minute or two before serving warm. These Desi Roti Pizza Bites are perfect for a quick snack or appetizer.

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