Spicy Pineapple and Tofu Pizza
by Tarla Dalal
Enjoy the jazzy flavour of Oriental cuisine in this unique sweet and spicy pizza. This amazing pizza is topped with sweet and juicy pineapples, spruced up with a sprinkling of peppy herbs and spice powders.
A tongue-tickling mix of cubed tofu and soy sauce boosts the taste of the pizza and also adds another interesting texture to it.
Laced with Oriental sauces like hoisin sauce and red chilli sauce, this Spicy Pineapple and Tofu Pizza is pungent enough for you to feel the warmth on your palate long after the bite is consumed!
You can also try other off-beat pizzas like the Pizza with Mushrooms, Garlic and Walnuts or Oriental Pizza .
Spicy Pineapple and Tofu Pizza recipe - How to make Spicy Pineapple and Tofu Pizza
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 35 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 4 pizzas
For The Pineapple Mixture
1 cup pineapple cubes
1/2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) for taste
To Be Mixed Into A Sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 1/2 tbsp red chillies sauce
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp soy sauce
To Be Mixed Into A Tofu Topping
3/4 cup tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer) cubes
1/2 tsp soy sauce
Other Ingredients
4 thin crust pizza base
8 tbsp sliced onions
16 zucchini slices
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 cup grated processed cheese
For the pineapple mixture
- For the pineapple mixture
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the pineapple, chilli flakes, mixed herbs, salt and pepper powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Place a pizza base on a clean, dry surface and put 2 tbsp of the prepared sauce and spread it evenly.
- Put 2 tbsp of onions, 4 slices of zucchini, 1 tbsp of prepared tofu topping and 1 tbsp of pineapple mixture and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle ½ tbsp of coriander and ¼ cup of cheese evenly over it.
- Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make 1 more pizza.
- Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f ) for 15 minutes or till the pizza turns crispy and the cheese melts.
- Repeat steps 1 to 5 to make and bake 2 more pizzas.
- Cut each pizza into 4 equal pieces and serve immediately.
| Energy | 332 cal |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 23.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 21.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 193.8 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 49.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 189.8 mg |
| Sodium | 484.8 mg |
| Potassium | 269.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
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The pineapple on top of the pizza gives a nice juicy taste to the pizza.. and the tofu is nice and soft.. Made it for my kitty party.. and all just loved the pizza.