Mediterranean Pizza, Lebanese Pizza
by Tarla Dalal

A very unusual pizza made with Pita bread as its base, the Mediterranean Pizza replaces pizza sauce with a luscious and pungent chilli garlic hummus.

The strong flavour of garlic and the earthy flavour of kabuli chana act as a wonderful base for typical pizza toppings like olives, capsicum, onions and cottage cheese.

A dash of herbs, common seasonings like chilli flakes, and of course a garnish of cheese before baking complete the pizza effect.

An innovative and off-beat treat that you are sure to love, the Mediterranean Pizza will also earn you your guests’ applause! Try other Lebanese recipes like Orange Sesame Tabbouleh and Fattoush .

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Mediterranean Pizza, Lebanese Pizza recipe - How to make Mediterranean Pizza, Lebanese Pizza

For The Chilli Garlic Hummus
1/2 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
2 tbsp curds (dahi)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chilli garlic paste
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
2 pita bread
1/4 cup sliced capsicum (red , yellow , green)
1/4 cup sliced onions
2 tbsp grated paneer (cottage cheese)
4 tbsp grated processed cheese
10 sliced black olives
dry red chilli flakes (paprika) for sprinkling
dried oregano for sprinkling

Method
For the chilli garlic hummus

Combine all the ingredients in a mixer along with ¼ cup of water and blend till smooth. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Place 2 pita breads on a clean, dry surface, spread half of the hummus on each pita bread.
Put half the coloured capsicum, half the onions and sprinkle little chilli flakes and oregano evenly over each pita bread.
Put 1 tbsp of paneer, 2 tbsp of cheese, 5 olives and finally sprinkle chilli flakes and oregano evenly over each pita bread.
Bake them in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
Cut into small pieces and serve immediately.

Nutrient values per pizza

Energy	256 cal
Protein	10 g
Carbohydrates	16.2 g
Fiber	6 g
Fat	16.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	241.6 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	-0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	10.1 mg
Folic Acid	39.4 mcg
Calcium	267.2 mg
Iron	1.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	3.2 mg
Potassium	23 mg
Zinc	0.6 mg