Badshahi Naan

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Refined Flour – 10 cups
Yeast – 2 tsp, granulated
Sugar – 2 tsp
Lukewarm Water – 1 cup
Butter – 4 tsp
Milk – 1 cup, warm
Eggs – 2, beaten
Onion Seeds – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Ghee for deep-frying

Method:
1. Mix the yeast, sugar and water together.
2. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
3. Sift the flour and salt.
4. Rub in the butter till the mixture becomes crumbly.
5. Add the yeast mixture, milk and eggs.
6. Knead into smooth, elastic dough.
7. Cover with a damp cloth and keep in a warm place to rise.
8. It should rise to almost double its volume.
9. Knead again and divide the dough into 16 balls.
10. Roll each out into 3/4 inch thick disc. Let the discs on a greased tray.
11. Sprinkle the onion seeds.
12. Let the discs rise again till they double in size.
13. Deep fry the discs in a kadai till golden brown.
14. Remove and drain the excess oil.
15. Serve hot.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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