Dried yeast
(khameer), mixed with 3 tsps sugar + ΒΌ cup warm water, rested for 15-20 minutes 6 tbsps
Olive oil 3 tbsps
Pizza base sauce
Tomatoes, peeled and chopped 8 cups
Oil 1 tsp
Garlic cloves, finely
chopped 4
Medium onions,
finely chopped 2
Sugar 1 tbsp
Red chilli flakes 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Tomato puree 1 cup
Fresh basil leaves,
finely chopped 2 to 3 tbsps
Fresh parsley, finely
chopped 1 tbsp
Methods
Take refined flour,
yeast and oil in a mixing bowl and mix. Add 2 cups water and knead into a smooth dough. Divide into 3 equal balls, wrap with a moist muslin cloth or cling wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
To make base sauce, heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add garlic and onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and
saute for 2-3 minutes on high heat.
Add sugar, chilli
flakes, salt and tomato puree and mix. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, till the mixture reaches sauce consistency.