Naan is a leavened Indian flatbread, traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven or on a Tava.
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There are many variations of Naan Bread, and
Garlic Naan
, Keema Naan, and Roghni Naan are my favorites among them.
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These are the ingredients you will need for making this scrumptious Indian flatbread. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list.
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For making the naan dough, pour the warm water into a large bowl. Whisk in the yeast and half of the flour, mix, and cover the bowl.
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Leave the mixture in a warm place for 30 minutes. Stir in the yogurt and then add the rest of the flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Mix with your hands to form a soft and sticky dough. Spoon 2 teaspoon of the melted ghee or butter and then rub it over the dough.
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Roughly squeeze the dough a few times, cover the bowl with cling film, and leave it to rise for another 15 minutes.
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Pour another 1 teaspoon melted ghee or butter onto the dough and then rub it lightly all over.
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Knead the dough for 30 seconds, cover it, and leave it for 15 minutes to rise in a warm place.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, roll them into balls, lightly dust with flour, and leave for 5 minutes before shaping.
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Lightly flour the balls and turn them into a teardrop or oval shape (about 3 mm or ⅛“ ) using your fingers or a rolling pin.
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When the pan is really hot, place the dough and cook until golden brown, and flip the dough using a tong.
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Cook for another couple of minutes. Put the cooked naan on a plate and brush it with the garlic and butter mixture.
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Keep wrapped in a clean cloth while you roll out and cook the remaining naan bread.
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Sprinkle some chopped coriander or parsley on naan bread. Click on 👇"learn more" for the full recipe with step-by-step instructions.
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