This naan bread pizza with roasted cauliflower is a quick, delicious alternative to a traditional pizza. Perfect for lunch or dinner served with a side salad and your favourite dip.
What a week it’s been. With monsoon-like weather keeping me indoors, I’ve been clinging to my kettle and craving comfort food. Pizza always tops that list, but traditional pizzas can be time-consuming — dough, rising and more waiting. If you’re hungry and short on time, this naan bread pizza is the perfect solution.
This recipe is easy, convenient and practically foolproof. Using store-bought naan (or pita) removes the need to work with yeast, while still delivering that satisfying pizza experience. The topping stars roasted cauliflower — spiced and roasted until golden with a pleasing crisp edge. Add sliced red onion, chillies and a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavour and texture.
On a different note, I wanted to mention something I saw in the news this week: Instagram was listed among the platforms with the most negative impact on young people’s mental health. I use Instagram a lot — it’s where I’ve met many inspiring people and also where I’ve occasionally felt the pressure to compare. As one follower put it, “Instagram is an edited reality.” That’s true — feeds are often curated and polished, and everyday life rarely looks as perfect as the photos suggest.
I’ve experienced the ups and downs myself. Changes to the algorithm once cost me hundreds of followers in a short time and left me frustrated. I even considered quitting. Over time I shifted my focus: I post because creating makes me feel good and sparks my creativity, not for likes. That mindset helped me enjoy the process again and reconnect with why I started sharing in the first place. If social media ever feels toxic, try stepping back from metrics and focus on what you enjoy — it can be surprisingly freeing.
Back to the recipe: this naan bread pizza with roasted cauliflower, red onion and chillies is fast and flavourful. The cauliflower is tossed in spices and olive oil, roasted until golden, then layered over naan spread with tomato passata and topped with mozzarella or a vegan alternative if you prefer. Naan gives a slightly chewy base and cooks quickly — you can use pita instead but reduce the baking time slightly. Serve with a yoghurt dip or your favourite sauce.
That’s it for today — I hope you try this naan bread pizza and enjoy it. Let me know your thoughts in the comments and tell me if you give the recipe a go!
This naan bread pizza recipe was adapted from Jill Dupleix’s Indian Pizza.
📖 Recipe
Naan bread pizza with roasted cauliflower
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon mild or hot curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- ½ medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 4 small naan breads (can use pitta breads too)
- 4 tablespoon tomato puree (or passata)
- 8 mozzarella slices or vegan mozzarella slices (optional)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 small red chilli (thinly sliced)
- 1 small green chilli (thinly sliced)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl combine the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt and olive oil. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until well coated. Arrange the cauliflower on the lined tray and roast for about 20 minutes, or until golden and slightly crisp.
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Place the naan breads on a baking tray and spread each with tomato puree or passata. Top with mozzarella slices if using, then add the roasted cauliflower, sliced red onion and chillies. Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese melts and the edges of the naan are crisp. Serve warm with a yoghurt dip or your favourite sauce.
Please note that recipes are developed and tested using metric measurements. For best results, use digital scales. Conversions to other units may not have been tested.
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