Paneer & Fig Pizza
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:33pm

Ingredients




12 inches packaged pizza dough or homemade pizza dough
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup crumbled or grated paneer
1 cup ricotta cheese
8 to 10 very ripe figs, trimmed and thinly sliced
Salt to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
8 to 10 basil leaves

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray the dough with nonstick cooking spray. 2 In a bowl, combine the paneer and ricotta and mix well. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the crust. Top with the figs, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3 Bake according to the directions given with the dough, usually about 10-12 minutes. The cheese will brown a little, but it is not a melting cheese so don't expect it to bubble. 4 Serve topped with fresh basil leaves. If your figs are really ripe, this will taste like a dessert. 5 For a savory version, combine the paneer with some minced cilantro, diced red onions and diced bell peppers.

About


Adapted from "Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen," by Monica Bhide (Simon & Schuster).