Wholewheat Indian palak paneer pizza combines nutritious spinach with creamy cheese for a flavorful, wholesome meal. It’s ideal for a simple weeknight dinner or a hearty lunch.
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Indian curry taken up a notch
The star of this pizza is palak paneer — a classic Indian dish of spinach and cheese cooked with warming spices. Creamy spinach and cheese make a rich, flavorful topping that translates beautifully to a pizza, giving you all the comforts of a curry in a handheld format.
Why we love making Indian curries
Indian curries are hearty, full of flavor, and nutrient-dense, and they often taste even better the next day. Experimenting with global cuisines is a fun way to expand your weeknight repertoire and learn new techniques. Palak paneer is one of those staples that stores well and offers versatile leftovers.
If you have leftover palak paneer, turning it into a pizza is a smart, delicious option. This recipe uses a wholewheat crust topped with a generous layer of palak paneer for a nutritious twist on a familiar favorite.
How to make this palak paneer pizza
You can use a store-bought pizza base, but making your own wholewheat dough yields the best texture and flavor. The recipe below includes a straightforward dough method and a simple palak paneer preparation that doubles as leftovers to enjoy on its own.
Fresh spinach, soft cheese or paneer, warming spices, and a crisp wholewheat crust make a satisfying combination. The assembly is easy: spread the palak paneer over the rolled dough and bake until the crust is golden and the topping is heated through.
Looking for more delicious Indian recipes? These are some of our favorites!
- Palak paneer – spinach & cheese curry.
- Homemade cheese naan.
- Raita – yogurt & cucumber dip/sauce.
- Aloo Gobi – potato & cauliflower curry.
- Chicken Karahi – a fiery chicken curry.
- Chicken Korma – a mild and creamy classic.
- Bombay Potatoes – spiced Indian potatoes.
- Garlic Ginger Paste – the base for many Indian dishes.
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Indian wholewheat palak paneer pizza
- Author: Alix and Hugo
Description
Learn to make a nutritious palak paneer pizza using a homemade wholewheat crust and plenty of fresh spinach and cheese. It’s a vibrant, healthy alternative to traditional pizza toppings.
Ingredients
For the pizza dough
- 2.25 cups (300g) wholewheat flour
- 5 oz lukewarm water (plus additional as needed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1.5 tsp dried yeast
- 1 oz olive oil
For the palak paneer
- 300g fresh spinach (stems removed)
- 100g soft cheese or paneer (such as laughing cow or paneer cubes)
- 1 red onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced (or 150g tomato sauce)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 fresh chili, finely chopped (optional)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
To prepare the pizza crust
- Make the leaven: mix 1/4 cup flour, the yeast, the sugar and 2 oz lukewarm water in a small bowl. Let rest 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
- In a mixing bowl combine the remaining flour and salt.
- Add the leaven and mix slowly to incorporate.
- Add the olive oil and continue mixing.
- Gradually add the remaining water in small amounts and mix for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- If needed, adjust with small amounts of water or flour to reach the right consistency.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for at least one hour, until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to its highest temperature (the example oven reaches 570°F / 300°C).
- Turn the dough onto an oiled sheet of baking paper or a silpat and roll it out with a rolling pin.
To prepare the palak paneer
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a casserole over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add paprika, turmeric, garam masala, grated ginger, pepper and garlic; cook for about 4 minutes to release the spices’ aromas.
- Add the spinach in batches, waiting for each addition to wilt slightly before adding more.
- Stir in the cheese or paneer and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped chili and tomatoes (or tomato sauce), cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble
- Spread the palak paneer evenly over the rolled pizza dough.
- Bake on the oven’s maximum heat for 5–10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the topping is hot.
- Category: Healthy pizza
- Cuisine: Indian