The pizza toppings have indian flavors with the Chana masala Spice hummus, some grated fresh ginger and cilantro garnish.. You can make it your own to taste!
This was our quick weekend lunch/brunch.. I had some dough from the day before. So a quick veggie prep… a spicy hummus and voila!
For a GF version, use this Focaccia style GF crust. Top with hummus and toppings. Spray water liberally on the pizza edges, and bake as mentioned.
Also below is my basic Pizza dough. Half whole wheat, half bread flour. I sometimes add some herbs and garlic to the base for added oomph! As I am editing the pictures, I am craving a light roasted garlic and tomato version! Pizzas end up being last minute put together meals and no one wants to wait for a photo session.. Who likes a cold Pizza!:) The Pizza dough can be easily doubled and also refrigerated. Take it out and let it rest for half an hour or as I sometimes do, I just put the container(I usually store in a glass container with a lid) in a warm oven for 10 or so minutes until it dough becomes pliable.
What is your favorite Pizza topping? and your quick go to lunch.
Chana Masala Hummus, cherry tomatoes, Veggies Rustic Pizza. vegan
A delicious pizza topped with Chana Masala Hummus and Cherry Tomatoes.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
Pizza dough:
- 1/4 cup (62.5 ml) warm water
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon active yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup (41.67 g) bread flour
- 1/4 cup (30 g) whole wheat flour
Chana Masala Hummus
- 4-5 cloves (4 cloves) of garlic
- 1 red chili or green chili
- 1 teaspoon chana masala spice blend or garam masala
- 2/3 cup (109.33 g) cooked/canned chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1 medium tomato
- lemon juice to taste
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Pizza dough
- Add yeast and sugar to warm 1/4 cup water, mix and let sit until frothy(5-7 minutes)
- Add 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup bread flour, salt and evoo and mix with a large spoon. Add a Tablespoon or more bread flour if needed, to get the dough together into soft not too sticky state.Cover with a towel and Let it rise in a warm place for an hour. You can refrigerate the dough at this point in a closed container. Take the dough out when you want to use it, keep in a warm 100 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes and continue. Take the dough out on the counter and use some bread flour to make it less sticky.
- You can knead it for 2-3 minutes if you dont like sticky messy dough. I usually just throw it on the counter and then gather. Then make a flat ball and pat it on the parchment. Roll it between 2 parchments after dusting with bread flour, or just pull it on all sides. The thickness of the dough will not be even with the pulling, but thats what gives it a hand made rustic feel. You can roll it to as large as 12 inches. The dough will be very elastic, so pull and hold it down for 10 seconds and then pull on opposite sides and so on. Once desired shape is achieved. Spray warm water on top. Cover lightly with a towel an let rest till you prep the veggies. Or go on ahead with the toppings if everything is ready!
- Spread the hummus evenly on the dough. Pile your favorite veggies on top of the Hummus. Sprinkle salt and pepper, grated ginger and cilantro.
- Bake in pre-heated 430 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are all golden/slightly brown, then turn it around and broil on Low Broiler setting for a minute or so for that crackly crust. (Or if you dont have a broiler, bake at 450 degrees F for 2-4 minutes)
- Remove, let cool for a minute. Slice and serve! Top with some fresh Cilantro, herbs, micro greens.
Chana Masala Hummus:
- Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a medium pan, heat on medium. Add 4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped, 1 red chili or green chili to taste and 1 teaspoon chana masala spice blend (or garam masala), and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup cooked/canned chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste and 1 medium tomato, chopped.
- Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes. Let cool a bit and blend with a Tablespoon or 2 of water, lemon juice to taste and a Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil to get a spreadable consistency hummus. Taste and adjust salt and spice.
- You can blend the ingredients without cooking to make the hummus too( I like garlic cooked).
- Or use leftover Chana masala curry/chole for this as well.. Blend the chana masala with a little water, evoo and a clove of garlic. Or dont blend and use the Chana masala as the topping!
Notes
I use a regular baking tray most days. If using a pizza stone, let the pizza stone get hot in the oven for atleast 20 minutes. Use leftover Chana masala curry/chole for this as well.. Blend the chana masala with a little water, evoo and a clove of garlic. Or dont blend and use the Chana masala as the topping! Toppings: We used sliced Green bell pepper, Red bell pepper and white onion. Halved Cherry tomatoes, a Tablespoon grated ginger, 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro. You can add anything really, greens, squashes, roasted garlic any veggies of choice. Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chana Masala Hummus, cherry tomatoes, Veggies Rustic Pizza. vegan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 352mg15%
Potassium 453mg13%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 725IU15%
Vitamin C 42.7mg52%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Caitlin says
March 13, 2012 at 7:34 pmi love hummus as a pizza topping(although always on my socca crust)! your pizza crust looks so soft and delicious! i love the idea of chana masala hummus. i will definitely have to give that a try 😉
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 7:36 pmThat was super quick Caitlin!:) Yeah I love hummus too on a pizza..makes it a much more filling meal than just tomato sauce veggies and crust!. Yep.. I have a big stash of the chana masala spice.. so in it goes into things!:)
Champa says
March 13, 2012 at 11:07 pmThis is awesome Richa. I love hummus with toasted pita bread. But never thought of baking it. Doesn’t it make it crusty and dry? Looks beautiful. I might make it this weekend.
Richa says
March 13, 2012 at 11:22 pmThanks Champa. I made the hummus a bit thinner so that it spreads easily and that stays moist. Bake time is just 12-15 minutes, so it holds fine. Let me know when you do make it!
Amy says
March 13, 2012 at 11:39 pmThis sounds seriously amazing! I love channa masala, and hummus made with it would be delicious…I need to try making it! The pizza as a whole looks wonderful with all of the veggies along with the hummus. I would love some for dinner tonight!
Richa says
March 15, 2012 at 7:23 pmThanks Amy.. Do let me know when you try it!
Ambika says
March 14, 2012 at 4:08 amThat is one awesome looking pizza!! Love the flavors on this one!!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
March 14, 2012 at 4:08 amYour amazing creations never cease to amaze me. That looks delish! Must make chana masala hummus soon 🙂
Soundarya V says
March 14, 2012 at 4:58 amLooks delicious..very innovative…
dassana @ veg recipes of india says
March 14, 2012 at 7:34 amhummus is my favorite…chana masala hummus must be damn good. i can already feel and see it…. i have to make the chana masala hummus soon….
Richa says
March 15, 2012 at 10:01 pmSome days i just make the leftover chana masala into hummus with some addded garlic and spice.. freshens it up and increaes the possibilities!
Kalyani says
March 14, 2012 at 11:43 ampizza looks delicious …….
Harini says
March 14, 2012 at 1:33 pmI made hummus and was thinking of something similar, basically because hummus is so good with just anything and esp flatbreads! The pizza looks vibrant, delicious and lipsmacking!
Richa says
March 15, 2012 at 10:00 pmThank you harini.. chickpeas, masalas and flatbreads.. what more can we want:)
Cara says
March 14, 2012 at 3:04 pm*Sitting here with eyes wide open* <–That is about as much as I can say other than, WOW!
Richa says
March 15, 2012 at 9:59 pmThanks Cara. Its almost an indian meal in a different form. made hubbs happy.. so i am happy! You can make this over that focaccia dough 🙂
Richgail of AstigVegan says
March 15, 2012 at 4:38 amA vegan pizza dough? Chana Masala hummus? Your recipes are always so innovative. Maybe you should start a restaurant =)
Richa says
March 15, 2012 at 9:58 pmThank you RG.. naah, i dont think i am going to get funding for that.. plus restaurant business is harsh!
Princy Vinoth says
March 15, 2012 at 5:09 amwow i love this combination of ingredients!
Deeps @ Naughty Curry says
March 15, 2012 at 7:30 amchanna masala powder in hummus? wow, i LOVE it!
Reem | Simply Reem says
March 15, 2012 at 4:41 pmOK Now I am totally drooling…
How creative!!!
Jenn Kendall says
March 15, 2012 at 6:34 pmwhat a creative pizza! sounds delicious!
Richa says
March 15, 2012 at 10:02 pmThank you Jenn!
Meghan @ Making Love in the Kitchen says
March 16, 2012 at 3:26 pmThis looks delicious! I would definitely opt into the Gluten Free option- made a tasty GF pizza crust last week (http://meghantelpnerblog.com/recipe-loving-2/?recipe_id=6017513). Will have to give your version a try!
Richa says
March 17, 2012 at 7:09 pmThanks Meghan! i like chickpea flour crusts for thin crust pizzas too! Let me know when you try this out!
Swathi Iyer says
March 18, 2012 at 1:26 amDelicious channa masala pizza. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop.
Alea Milham says
March 19, 2012 at 5:38 pmMy son can’t have dairy and I have long wondered what to use to substitute for the cheese – hummus is a brilliant solution! I must thank you for your continued inspiration. Although we are not vegans, I find many dairy-free solutions for my family from your recipes.
Richa says
March 20, 2012 at 8:30 pmThanks Alea. Hope your son likes all these creations and doesnt feel like he is missing out on anything.
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says
March 20, 2012 at 7:31 pmI LOVE homemade Pizza – I’ll tell you what, you make me this and I will make you the Bread Pudding and Cottage Pie; Deal? Okay, Deal!
Mmmm all the flavors on that pizza look incredible – and that crust, that crust is calling out to me!
Richa says
March 20, 2012 at 8:31 pmYes Heather,, its a deal.. let me know when you are dropping by Seattle. We have a gorgeous summer! with the sea 2 blocks from home and the mountains half an hour away!
Nancy @Real Food, Allergy Free says
March 21, 2012 at 3:13 amThis looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing at Allergy Free Wednesday again! Please come back again this week. http://www.realfoodallergyfree.com/category/allergy-free-wednesdays/
Kristy says
August 1, 2012 at 12:24 amI want to marry this pizza. Is that weird? 😉