Madhur Jaffrey’s Naan Bread

Naan bread is a staple in Indian cuisine and is believed to have originated in Persia before being introduced to the Indian subcontinent.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Madhur Jaffrey’s Naan Bread

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: Indian Courses: Anytime, Bread, Indian Cuisine Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 5 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ cup Plain yogurt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, yogurt, milk, and vegetable oil.
3. Mix the ingredients together until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the grill or oven to high heat.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a tear-shaped naan.
7. Place the naan on the grill or baking sheet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until puffed and lightly charred.
8. Remove from heat and brush with melted butter or ghee.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 1g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.