RECIPE / GENERAL

Homemade Naan Bread

Name: Homemade Naan Bread
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tsp dried active yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp warm water; 200 g plain flour; 1 tsp black onion seeds; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp plain yoghurt; 2 tbsp milk; 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

Craft authentic, fluffy, and delicious homemade Naan bread, perfect for scooping up curries or enjoying on its own. This simple recipe brings the taste of a tandoor oven right to your kitchen grill.

PREP

80 min

COOK

10 min

SERVES

PAIRING

Pilsner

INGREDIENTS

Units

4 serv

dried active yeast1 tsk
sugar1 tsk
warm water1 msk
plain flour200 g
black onion seeds1 tsk
salt0.5 tsk
baking powder0.5 tsk
vegetable oil1 msk
plain yoghurt2 msk
milk2 msk
melted butter, for brushing2 msk

METHOD

01In a small bowl, mix the yeast and sugar with one tablespoon of warm water to activate.
02Leave for 5 minutes in a warm place until frothy. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix the flour, onion seeds, salt, and baking powder. When the yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with the oil and yoghurt.
03Knead the dough with slightly wet hands, folding as you go. If it feels a little dry, add some milk and continue to knead until it's nice and soft. Cover with cling film and leave it in a warm place to rise for at least 1 hour.
04Preheat your grill to its highest setting. Divide the risen dough into four equal balls and place them on a floured surface. Roll each into a teardrop shape about 0.5cm (¼ inch) thick.
05Heat a tava or heavy-bottomed frying pan over high heat. Place a naan onto the hot pan for a few seconds to lightly brown one side.
06Transfer the naan to a baking tray, seared side down, and place it under the hot grill for 2-5 minutes. Watch closely as it puffs up and develops characteristic char spots.
07Remove from the grill and immediately brush generously with melted butter. Serve warm.