Traditional Naan Bread
Soft, chewy, and authentically delicious, this **Traditional Naan Bread** recipe brings the essence of Indian cuisine straight to your kitchen. Made with a simple combination of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, yogurt, and warm water, this homemade naan features a perfect balance of tenderness and flavor, beautifully complemented by a buttery finish and chopped cilantro garnish. The recipe incorporates classic techniques like hand-kneading and skillet cooking, ensuring the characteristic golden bubbles and smoky flavor of traditional naan. Ready in under two hours and yielding eight irresistibly fluffy servings, this versatile flatbread pairs seamlessly with curries, stews, or can even be enjoyed on its own. Perfect for comforting weeknight dinners or impressing friends at parties, this naan is a must-try for any bread enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 200 milliliters warm water
- 150 grams yogurt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and vegetable oil into the well in the flour mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and knead gently. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls.
Roll each ball into an oval or circular shape about 1/4 inch thick.
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Place one rolled dough onto the hot skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface.
Flip the naan and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown spots appear.
Remove from the pan and brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Serve warm with your favorite dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 3663 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.3 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 1058 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
