Food & everyday nutrition
Mediterranean moong dal pizza
A moong-dal base cooked on a tawa, topped with vegetables and a modest layer of cheese.
Signature recipe · shared by Dr Tarang
Allergens to check: Milk, Wheat may be present in prepared sauce. Check ingredient labels and any substitutions.
Make it
2 mini pizzas
Ingredients
- ½ cup yellow moong dal, soaked for 4–5 hours
- 1 green chilli
- ¼ tsp ginger
- Salt and water as needed
- A little oil to grease the tawa
- Topping: 2 tbsp pizza sauce
- ¼ cup sliced bell peppers
- ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp sliced onion
- 2 tbsp sliced olives
- 40 g paneer or mozzarella
- ½ tsp oregano and chilli flakes to taste
How to make it
- Drain the soaked dal. Blend with chilli, ginger, salt and a little water into a smooth batter.
- Spread a small portion on a lightly greased tawa to form a thin base. Cook on low heat until set and lightly golden.
- Flip the base, spread pizza sauce and add the toppings.
- Cover and cook until the base is cooked through and the cheese has warmed or melted.
- Repeat for the second base and serve hot.
About this resource
Recipe supplied by Dr Tarang in Website Tarang on 24 September 2026. Ingredients and method transcribed from the accompanying card.