Homemade Naan

By Praveen Kumar 9 comments
Naan is a traditional Indian flatbread that is cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. This recipe for homemade naan is easy to make and delicious.

Naan is a type of leavened flatbread that is popular in India and Middle Eastern countries. It is made from white flour, yeast, yogurt, water, and salt.

The dough for naan is kneaded until it becomes soft and elastic.  Homemade Naan can be eaten plain or with a variety of toppings such as butter, vegetables, cheese, or meat dishes.

It is traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven and served hot. However, this recipe will show you how to make it at home easily.

Homemade Naan

Serve it with side dish of choice. Some popular combinations include Chole Masala, Paneer Butter Masala, Gobi Manchurian, Dal Makhani, Palak Paneer etc.

 

Homemade Naan
5 from 2 votes

Homemade Naan

Naan is a traditional Indian flatbread that is cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. This recipe for homemade naan is easy to make and delicious.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern, North Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 cup All purpose Flour (Maida)
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Oil

Optional Toppings

  • Garlic finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds
  • Mint Leaves finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk well . Make a well in flour and add milk and yogurt to it slowly and combine it together
  • Knead well to form a soft dough. Dough should be soft enough to be able to dig your finger into it without any pressure
  • Cover with damp cloth and let it sit in a warm place for 2 hours.
  • After few hours, on a dusted work place , take out the dough and knead for about 5 minutes and divide into equal portions
  • Dust again and flatten the portions slowly into a thinly rolled bread, a little thick and elongated like oval shaped
  • If you like to add any toppings, you can add now like garlic, cumin seeds ,coriander leaves and some butter on naan on one side
  • And apply some water on the other side
  • Heat a wide skillet on medium heat, when its hot and place the wet side of naan on to the pan and cover with lid for 30-40 seconds, you will see some bubbles on it .
  • Flip other side on direct flame with help of tongs until you see charred brown spots all over the naan.
  • Smoother some butter over the naan and serve warm with side dish of choice.

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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.

9 Comments

  1. Excellent Bro
    Keep up the inspiring work
    Om Sri Ganasha Namah
    Om Maha Lakshmi Namah

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