Pizza Appe with Tomato Dip

1. Take a mixing bowl and add 1 cup semolina.

2. Add 1 cup buttermilk, mix well, and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

3. Add 4 finely chopped tomatoes with seeds removed.

4. Add 1 medium-sized finely chopped onion.

5. Add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or processed cheese.

6. Add some fresh or dry basil leaves.

7. Add salt to taste.

8. Add chilli flakes to taste.

9. Mix everything well and add water if required to adjust consistency.

10. Add a pinch of baking soda or fruit salt and mix.

11. Heat an appe pan and add some olive oil to each cavity.

12. Pour the batter into the cavities, cover with a lid, and cook on medium heat until the bottom is golden-brown.

13. Flip the appe when golden-brown, press lightly with a spoon, cover, and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

14. Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on each appe.

Tomato dip

1. Heat another pan and add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.

2. Add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves and sauté.

3. Add 1 medium-sized finely chopped onion and salt to taste, then sauté until softened.

4. Add the puree from 3 blanched tomatoes and some chilli flakes.

5. Cook until the mixture starts bubbling, then turn off the heat.

6. Add 1/2 teaspoon sugar if desired.

7. Add 1 tablespoon cream cheese, fresh cream, or paneer and mix well.

8. Let the mixture cool to room temperature and blend in a mixer until smooth.

Serving

1. Serve the warm appe with the tomato dip and garnish with a basil leaf.