Introduction: Indian Naan Flat Bread
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To go with the delicious Chana Masala I made the other day, my friend suggested preparing Naan.
Naan is a flat Indian bread. I was surprised to learn that it originated in Central Asia.
Roti is another popular variation, but that one is made in a skillet on the stove. And just as delicious.
Naan is made with a little yogurt which gives it a nice softness.
To go with the delicious Chana Masala I made the other day, my friend suggested preparing Naan.
Naan is a flat Indian bread. I was surprised to learn that it originated in Central Asia.
Roti is another popular variation, but that one is made in a skillet on the stove. And just as delicious.
Naan is made with a little yogurt which gives it a nice softness.
Step 1: Ingredients
2 cups Flour
3/4 cup Warm Water
2 tbsp Oil
2.5 tbsp Yogurt
Pinch of Baking Soda
Pinch of Salt
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Yeast
3/4 cup Warm Water
2 tbsp Oil
2.5 tbsp Yogurt
Pinch of Baking Soda
Pinch of Salt
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Yeast
Step 2: Procedure
-In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, oil, yogurt and baking soda. Don't mix it yet!
-On a separate smaller bowl, mix the warm water sugar and yeast. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes until the mix is bubbly.
-Mix the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix well. Kneed for a few minutes until everything is well incorporated. Then shape into a ball and let it rise for one and half hours or until it doubles in size.
--Once the dough has doubled in size, divide into two smaller balls and roll each one into 7 inches long. then cut those into three smaller balls. Or just make 6 small balls, whatever is easier for you.
-Let them rise again for 10 minutes. Then flatten into round shaped dough.
-Grease a baking dish with a little oil and bake for 3-4 minutes each at 450 degrees.
Serve hot from the oven. You can brush them with a little Ghee (clarified butter).
-On a separate smaller bowl, mix the warm water sugar and yeast. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes until the mix is bubbly.
-Mix the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix well. Kneed for a few minutes until everything is well incorporated. Then shape into a ball and let it rise for one and half hours or until it doubles in size.
--Once the dough has doubled in size, divide into two smaller balls and roll each one into 7 inches long. then cut those into three smaller balls. Or just make 6 small balls, whatever is easier for you.
-Let them rise again for 10 minutes. Then flatten into round shaped dough.
-Grease a baking dish with a little oil and bake for 3-4 minutes each at 450 degrees.
Serve hot from the oven. You can brush them with a little Ghee (clarified butter).
Step 3: Finished Product
And there you have a beautiful stack of Naan to enjoy with some Chana Masala (recipe found here).
If you have any questions about this recipe, please contact me.
If you have any questions about this recipe, please contact me.