Craving pizza? Make it at home

By the FeedMeNot team. Updated 3 November 2026.

Why you crave it

Pizza is chewy base, salty cheese and a tangy sauce in one bite. The craving is mostly about hot melted cheese and a crisp underside. You can get both with a tawa, a lid and a ready base.

Before you order: take the 20 minute pause

A craving usually peaks and fades. Start the craving timer and rate the urge. If it is still strong after twenty minutes, this recipe is a better answer than a delivery order, and you will have a hot meal ready in about the same time.

Ingredients

• 2 pita breads or thick wheat rotis
• 4 tbsp pizza sauce, or 3 tbsp tomato ketchup mixed with 1 tbsp tomato puree and a pinch of oregano
• 1 cup grated mozzarella or pizza cheese
• Toppings: sliced onion, capsicum, sweet corn, olives, paneer cubes
• 1 tsp oil or butter
• Oregano and chilli flakes

Method

1. Heat a tawa on medium and warm the base for a minute on each side so it crisps slightly.
2. Spread the sauce, leaving a clear edge, and add half the cheese.
3. Add toppings, then the rest of the cheese so the toppings stay in place.
4. Brush a little oil on the edge. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese melts and the bottom is crisp.
5. Sprinkle oregano and chilli flakes, rest for a minute and cut.

What this costs compared with delivery

The home cost above is a rough range for the ingredients, based on typical retail prices. Delivery apps add fees, taxes and often a tip on top of the dish price. To see what your own habit costs over a year, use the food delivery cost calculator, or compare one meal in the delivery vs home cooking calculator.

Common questions

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