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    Published: Aug 9, 2021 · Modified: Sep 5, 2021 by Saima · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases · This blog generates income via ads.

    Indian Naan Pizza Recipe (Easy, Healthy and Vegetarian)

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    two naan pizza with a knife

    This Indian naan pizza recipe is a brilliant way to use up leftover naan. Naan bread makes an excellent base for pizza, and if you already have the naan, it comes together in 15 minutes flat! It's a very customizable, kid-friendly snack that you just can't go wrong with!

    Try this chilli cheese toast if you like cheesy snacks with bread.

    Two whole mini naan pizzas on parchment paper with a knife on the side.
    Naan Pizza

    This mini naan pizza is my favorite way to use up naan that's been languishing in the fridge. In fact, this recipe is such a hit with my kids that I've even bought naan bread instead of pizza base when I'm out of naan to make these pizzas!

    And the toppings? You are only limited by your creativity and interest. My kids like a basic topping of pizza sauce, onions, tomatoes and of course mozzarella, but you can add other veggies, meat and even fruit (think pineapple) if you want to.

    And if you want to make naan pizza dough from scratch to really rock the whole naan bread pizza thing, do try this wholewheat naan recipe. It makes awesome naan bread and you will get crispy crust pizza that's quite a delight. And it's healthy too with all that wholewheat flour and zero preservatives.

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    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🍽Equipment
    • 🔪Instructions
    • 💭Top Tips
    • 🍕Naan Pizza Toppings
    • More Easy Snacks
    • 📖 Recipe

    🥘Ingredients

    Note: exact amounts are mentioned in the recipe card further down.

    • mini naan bread
    • pizza sauce
    • red onion, sliced
    • tomatoes, sliced
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • shredded mozzarella
    • chilli flakes (optional)
    • fresh or dried herbs like parsley or basil
    Two whole naan pizza and another cut pizza with a pizza cutter on the side
    Naan Pizza

    🍽Equipment

    • Oven
    • Baking tray
    • Pizza cutter (if you want to serve slices)

    🔪Instructions

    Making pizza with naan bread is the easiest thing in the world. Just spread all the toppings on the naan and stick it in the oven for the best pizza naan ever. Here are the detailed steps.

    • Spread the pizza sauce generously all over an individual naan.
    • Arrange a layer of sliced onions and tomatoes over the sauce.
    • Drizzle the olive oil on the onions and tomatoes.
    • Sprinkle the mozzarella and chilli flakes if using.
    • Repeat the whole process for all the naan pieces and arrange them on a baking tray.
    • Place the baking tray on the middle rack of a preheated oven (400 F) and bake for 3 minutes.
    • If you want the cheese to get those lovely brown spots and the pizza to crisp up (who likes wimpy pizza), switch to the broil setting (high) and broil the pizza for 2 minutes or until the edges get slightly charred and the cheese gets browned slightly.
    • Take out the baking tray and finally sprinkle the dried or fresh herbs on the top. Naan bread pizza is ready to be served!
    Five naan pizza on a baking tray ready to go into the oven.
    Naan Pizza on Baking Tray

    💭Top Tips

    • To prevent the naan from drying out too much, do NOT pre-bake it before adding the toppings. Some naan pizza recipes call for this to make the base crispy, but I have found that the pizza gets crispy anyway when you bake it first and then broil it for two minutes to brown the cheese.
    • Keep an eye on the pizza while broiling it because the pizza can get charred quite easily. As soon as you see the cheese browning up slightly, take it out of the oven.
    • Sprinkle a little parmesan along with mozzarella to add more flavor. Mozzarella can be a little lacking in flavor.
    • The chilli flakes are optional, but don't skip the olive oil. It adds tons of flavor and punch to the pizza. Make sure the olive oil is extra virgin for maximum flavor!

    🍕Naan Pizza Toppings

    Ooh, this is the fun part! There are SO. MANY. POSSIBILITIES. It's hard to list all of them, but here are a few of my family's favorites. The mozzarella and pizza sauce are common, but you can switch up the other ingredients.

    • Greek style toppings - olives and feta cheese along with the tomatoes, onions and olive oil.
    • Tropical twist - add a few chunks of pineapple and jalapeño for a sweet and spicy summery vibe.
    • More veggies - button mushrooms, asparagus, green or red peppers, baby spinach, artichokes. Again, a lot of customization is possible. One tip: roast the veggies in a pan before using as toppings for the pizza. These mini pizzas cook quickly because the naan which acts as the pizza base is already fully cooked. Roasting the vegetables will give them more flavor.
    • Meat toppings - tandoori chicken strips for Indian flavors, barbecued chicken cubes, pepperoni, sliced sausage, cooked meatballs...so many options to choose from. Like the vegetarian options above, make sure the meat is pre-cooked before adding it to the naan.
    • Paneer pizza - this is another interesting twist to make an Indian style naan pizza. Paneer or cottage cheese tastes great on pizza. Paneer is a ricotta-like cheese that is soft and creamy but holds its shape when cooked.

    More Easy Snacks

    • Chicken Mayo Sandwich - This cold chicken mayo sandwich is perfect for a picnic, tea party, barbecue, or even kids' lunchboxes.
    • Vegetable Lo Mein - Chinese noodles are brought together with stir-fried, crunchy veggies in sauce for the most perfect and colourful lo mein ever!
    • Vegetable Spring Rolls - Crispy and golden spring rolls with a delicious filling of cabbage, carrot, and spring onions greens.
    • Chicken Malai Tikka - Soft, juicy kababs on skewers that will simply melt in your mouth!  
    Naan pizza cut into slices with a knife on the side.
    Naan Pizza

    📖 Recipe

    naan pizza with a knife on the side

    Mini Naan Pizza

    Saima Zaidi
    This homemade naan pizza recipe is a brilliant way to use up leftover naan. Naan bread makes an excellent base for pizza, and if you already have the naan, it comes together in 15 minutes flat! It's a very customizable, kid-friendly snack that you just can't go wrong with!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6 mini pizzas
    Calories 303.8 kcal

    Equipment

    • Oven
    • Baking Tray
    • Pizza Cutter

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 mini naan
    • 1.5 cups Pizza sauce
    • 1 medium onion sliced
    • 2 medium tomatoes sliced
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
    • 0.5 teaspoon chilli flakes optional
    • fresh or dried herbs like parsley or basil

    Instructions
     

    • Spread the pizza sauce generously all over the individual naan pieces. 
    • Arrange a layer of sliced onions and tomatoes over the sauce.
    • Drizzle the olive oil on the onions and tomatoes.
    • Sprinkle the mozzarella and chilli flakes if using.
    • Arrange the naans on a baking tray.
    • Place the baking tray on the middle rack of a preheated oven (400 F) and bake for 3 minutes.
    • Switch to the broil setting (high) on your oven and broil the pizza for 2 minutes or until the edges get slightly charred and the cheese gets browned slightly.
    • Take out the baking tray and sprinkle the dried or fresh herbs on the top. 

    Notes

    1. Keep an eye on the pizza while broiling it because the pizza can get charred quite easily. As soon as you see the cheese browning up slightly, take it out of the oven.
    2. Sprinkle a little parmesan along with mozzarella to add more flavor. Mozzarella can be a little lacking in flavor.
    3. The chilli flakes are optional, but don't skip the extra virgin olive oil. It adds tons of flavor and punch to the pizza. 
    4. For topping variations, see the body of the post. 

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1mini naan pizzaCalories: 303.8kcalCarbohydrates: 33.1gProtein: 12.5gFat: 14.3gSaturated Fat: 5.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 854.2mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 7.8g
      Keyword naan flatbread pizza, naan pizza recipe, vegetarian naan pizza
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