In this article Explained healthy, homemade, and gluten-free version of pizza using a Pearl Millet (Bajra) base.
This recipe is an excellent alternative to traditional refined flour pizzas, focusing on nutrition without compromising on taste.
1. Ingredients
For the Pizza Base (Dough):
Bajra Flour (Pearl Millet): 1.5 cups (sieve through a fine mesh).
Rice Flour: 2 tbsp (for binding and crispness).
Salt: To taste.
Baking Powder: 2 pinches.
Red Chili Powder: ½ tsp.
Oil or Ghee: 1 tbsp.
Warm Water: As needed for kneading (do not boil).
For Toppings:
Sauce: Pizza sauce.
Vegetables: Onions (shredded), capsicum (lengthwise), jalapenos, and black olives.
Cheese: Any cheese of your choice (mozzarella works well).
Seasoning: Italian pizza seasoning and red chili flakes.
2. Preparation Steps
Making the Dough
Warm Water: Slightly warm some water in a pan; it should be warm to the touch but not boiling.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine bajra flour, rice flour, salt, baking powder, and red chili powder in a bowl.
Knead: Add 1 tbsp of oil. Gradually add the warm water, mixing with a spoon initially and then kneading by hand into a soft dough.
Resting: Do not let the dough rest for more than 5 minutes to keep it pliable.
Rolling the Base
Roll: Place a portion of the dough on parchment paper or between two plastic sheets. Dust with dry bajra flour.
Shape: Roll into a thick “rotli” or sheet. Use a sharp-edged lid or bowl to cut out perfect circles for the pizza base.
Roasting on Tawa
First Roast: Place the base on a medium-hot pan. Roast for 30–40 seconds on one side.
Flip & Oil: Flip carefully. Apply a little oil and cook one side completely until beautifully brown, while keeping the other side half-cooked.
Assembling & Final Cooking
Toppings: On the completely cooked side, apply pizza sauce, followed by vegetables, cheese, and seasonings.
Melt Cheese: Place the pizza back on the pan (half-cooked side down). Drizzle a little oil around the edges, cover with a lid, and cook on low-medium flame for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crisp.
3. Important Tips & Variations
Summer Precautions: Bajra is naturally warming for the body. If eating in summer, practice portion control.
Flour Alternatives: You can substitute bajra with other millet flours like Ragi (Finger Millet) or Sorghum (Jowar).
Topping Ideas: Feel free to use baby corn, mushrooms, or colored bell peppers.
Advance Prep: You can prepare the bases in advance by cooking one side fully and the other half-way, then storing them until you are ready to assemble and melt the cheese.
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