Ingredients
For the Pizza Sauce
- 6 large tomatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil (healthy fats)
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dry red chili flakes
- ½ tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
For the Bhakri (Base)
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats (fiber and protein)
- Salt to taste
For the Toppings
- ¾ cup finely chopped colored capsicum (rich in Vitamin C)
- ½ cup blanched small broccoli (high in fiber & antioxidants)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dry red chili flakes
- Salt to taste
Method
For the Pizza Sauce
- Make a criss-cross cut on the base of tomatoes and boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain, cool slightly, peel, deseed, and blend to a smooth pulp.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato pulp, oregano, chili flakes, ketchup, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
For the Bhakri (Base)
- Combine whole wheat flour, oats, and salt in a bowl. Knead into a stiff dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into an 87 mm diameter circle.
- Heat a non-stick pan and cook each bhakri on low flame until pink spots appear.
- Continue cooking while pressing with a muslin cloth or khakhra press, until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
Final Assembly
- Divide vegetable toppings into 8 portions.
- Place a bhakri on a clean, dry surface. Spread 1 ½ tbsp pizza sauce evenly.
- Add a portion of toppings.
- Repeat for the remaining bhakris.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes.
- Serve your Mini Oats Bhakri Pizza hot and enjoy!
Health Benefits of Mini Oats Bhakri Pizza
✔ Rich in Fiber – Oats and whole wheat promote better digestion and keep you full longer.
✔ Low in Calories – A perfect alternative to refined flour-based pizzas.
✔ Packed with Nutrients – Fresh vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
✔ Heart-Healthy – Olive oil and whole grains support heart health.