Karahi Chicken Pizza
A crisp homemade pizza topped with thick chicken karahi, melted mozzarella, red onion and fresh coriander.
Made with Karahi masala base and Pizza dough. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.82 a head
- Oven240°C (220°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan) with two large baking trays inside. Have your ready made pizza dough (see the base recipe) risen and divided into two.
- 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Fry the chicken for 5 minutes until golden.
5 min - 3
Add your ready made karahi masala base (see the base recipe) and simmer for 8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the mixture is very thick, not saucy. Cool for 10 minutes.
8 min - 4
On a floured surface roll or stretch each piece of dough into a 30 cm round. Slide onto baking paper.
- 5
Spread the chicken karahi over the dough, leaving a 2 cm edge. Scatter with the mozzarella and red onion.
- 6
Slide the pizzas on their paper onto the hot trays and bake for 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
12 min - 7
Scatter over the green chilli and coriander, slice and serve.
Tips
- Cook the topping down until thick. A saucy topping makes a soggy base.
- Preheating the trays gives a crisper crust.
- Roll the dough thin if you like a crisp base, or leave it thicker for a bready crust.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Leftover slices keep 1 day in the fridge and reheat in a hot oven for 8 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use leftover chicken karahi?
Yes. Use about 400 g of cooked chicken karahi, reduced in a pan until thick, instead of making the topping from scratch.
Can I make it without cheese?
Yes, it is also good without cheese. Use a dairy free cheese if you need it dairy free, but check the label for nuts.
Can I use a shop bought pizza base?
Yes. Use two ready made 30 cm bases and bake for 10 to 12 minutes following the pack instructions.
More made with karahi masala base
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.