Vegetarian Curry Pizza

A delicious vegetarian pizza combining a crisp golden base with colourful vegetables coated in mild curry powder and a rich curry sauce. Melted cheese brings everything together while the gentle Indian spices add warmth without overpowering the vegetables. Finished with fresh coriander, this is a fun fusion dish that works brilliantly for lunch, dinner or casual entertaining.

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Total Time 50

Servings People

Ingredients

Pizza Ingredients:

1 large pizza dough approximately 500g
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
150 g mushrooms sliced
100 g broccoli cut into small florets
100 g sweetcorn
2 tsp mild curry powder
150 g mozzarella grated
50 g mature Cheddar grated
1 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Curry Sauce Ingredients:

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion
Add the garlic, mild curry powder, ground cumin and ground coriander. Stir well and cook for about 30 seconds. This helps release the fragrance of the spices.
2 tsp mild curry powder, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander
Pour in the passata and vegetable stock. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.
200 ml passata, 100 ml vegetable stock
Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and stir in the natural yoghurt.
2 tbsp natural yoghurt
Season with salt and black pepper, then set aside to cool slightly.
salt, freshly ground black pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
1 tbsp olive oil
Add the onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, mushrooms and broccoli. Cook for approximately 5–6 minutes, stirring regularly.
1 small onion, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium yellow bell pepper, 150 g mushrooms, 100 g broccoli
The vegetables should soften slightly but still retain some texture. Avoid cooking them until completely soft because they will continue cooking in the oven.
Add the sweetcorn and sprinkle over the mild curry powder. Season with a little salt and pepper.
100 g sweetcorn, 1 tsp mild curry powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Stir thoroughly so the curry powder coats the vegetables evenly. Cook for another minute, then remove from the heat.
Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7.
Place the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large round or rectangle, depending on the tray you are using.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled pizza or baking tray.
For a particularly crisp base, allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
Spread the curry sauce evenly over the pizza base, leaving approximately 1–2cm around the edge for the crust.
1 large pizza dough
Scatter the curried vegetables evenly over the sauce.
Sprinkle over the grated mozzarella, followed by the mature Cheddar.
150 g mozzarella, 50 g mature Cheddar
Try not to overload the pizza with vegetables. A generous but even layer allows the cheese to melt properly while keeping the base crisp.
Place the pizza into the preheated oven.
Bake for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted and developed a few golden patches.
If you prefer a particularly crisp base, place the pizza on a preheated baking tray or pizza stone.
Remove the pizza from the oven and leave it for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
Scatter over the fresh chopped coriander just before serving.
1 tbsp fresh coriander
Cut into generous slices and serve while hot.

Equipment

Notes

Serving:

Serve the pizza with a simple cucumber and mint raita for a cooling contrast to the curry spices.

A small bowl of mango chutney also works extremely well. The sweetness provides a lovely contrast with the savoury vegetables and curry sauce.

For a larger meal, serve alongside a crisp green salad or some lightly dressed lettuce and cucumber.

Cook's Tips:

Keep the curry mild: Mild curry powder gives plenty of flavour without overpowering the pizza.

Do not overcook the vegetables: Keeping some bite gives the finished pizza much better texture.

Cool the sauce slightly: A very hot sauce can make the pizza dough harder to handle.

Use plenty of cheese: The mozzarella provides stretch, while mature Cheddar adds a stronger savoury flavour.

Add heat if desired: A pinch of chilli flakes or a finely sliced fresh chilli works beautifully.

Try different vegetables: Cauliflower, spinach, courgette and aubergine can all work well.

For extra freshness: Add fresh coriander after baking rather than before. This keeps its flavour bright.

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