Description
Indian Naan Bread is a soft, leavened flatbread that is popular in Indian cuisine. It is typically made with flour, yogurt, and yeast, resulting in a fluffy texture with a slight chewiness. Naan bread is traditionally baked in a tandoor oven, but it can also be cooked on a stovetop or grill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons melted ghee or butter
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Additional flour for dusting
- Optional toppings: minced garlic, chopped cilantro, nigella seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture, yogurt, and melted ghee or butter.
- Mix everything together until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into equal-sized portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Roll out each ball of dough into a thin oval or round shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the rolled-out dough onto the hot skillet or griddle. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until it puffs up and develops golden brown spots.
- Optional: Brush the cooked naan bread with melted butter and sprinkle with toppings like minced garlic, chopped cilantro, or nigella seeds.
- Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite Indian dishes.
Notes
- You can use a pizza stone or baking steel in the oven to mimic the heat of a tandoor for a more authentic naan bread.
- Leftover naan bread can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in a toaster or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 147mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg