Naan

Naan is a traditional Indian flatbread made by kneading dough with yogurt and baking it in a hot oven or skillet.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
All Purpose Flour500Grams
Whole Milk Yogurt150Grams
Whole Milk120Milliliters
Active Dry Yeast7Grams
Granulated Sugar10Grams
Salt10Grams
Ghee50Grams
Water60Milliliters
Garlic3Clove
Cilantro1Bunch

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yogurt, warm milk, and the yeast mixture. Mix to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 5 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
  6. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Roll out each dough ball into an oval shape about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Brush one side of the naan with water and place it wet side down on the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface.
  8. Flip the naan and cook the other side until golden brown. Brush with melted ghee and sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped cilantro if desired.
  9. Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Serve warm.

Prep

  • Activate yeast by mixing with warm water and sugar 10 minutes before starting.

Kitchen equipment

Rolling PinSkillet