Best Naan Recipe
In a mixing bowl, take ¼ cup fresh curd or yogurt. For a vegan naan, use almond or cashew yogurt.
Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, & 1 pinch baking soda. If you do not have baking soda, then skip it.
Mix the ingredients together until the sugar dissolves.
Now add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt or add as required in the bowl.
Mix again with a spoon so that the salt is evenly distributed in the flour.
Make a well in the center & add 2 tablespoons oil. Note that you can even add butter instead of oil.
Add ¼ to ⅓ cup water or add as required. Mix, then knead.
Knead to a smooth dough. If the curd is thick, then you may need to add more water. In case the dough looks dry, then add some more water & knead.
If it is too sticky, then sprinkle some flour & knead again. You should get a soft stretchy dough.
Flatten the dough. You can even spread some oil all over the dough if you want. Place in the same bowl.
Place a moist kitchen towel or napkin completely covering on the dough. Cover the bowl with a lid and let the dough leaven for 2 hours.
The dough has leavened for two hours here.
Make medium-sized balls from the dough.
Flatten slightly and sprinkle some flour on the dough as well as on the rolling board
Sprinkle some onion seeds (kalonji) or sesame seeds (black or white) or melon seeds (magaz) on the rolled dough. I have added onion seeds.
6 or 7 inches elongated circle.
Roll the top side to get a tapering edge. You can even gently pull the dough with your hands to get this pointed edge. The naan will have a tear-shaped form.
Heat a heavy griddle or tawa or skillet and keep on medium-high to high flame. Place the naan bread ready on the hot tawa or skillet or griddle.
Cook naan until air bubbles form. Flip the naan and cook on the other side.
The second side has to be cooked longer than the first side.
Place the naan directly on the stovetop.
Grill the side until you see some charred spots and blisters.
Heat a heavy griddle or tawa or skillet and keep on medium-high to high flame. Place the naan bread ready on the hot tawa or skillet or griddle.
Spread or brush with some softened butter or melted butter. You can even use ghee (clarified butter) or oil for a vegan version.
You can even skip using butter or oil entirely. Enjoy this naan recipe! For more Indian recipes, visit vegrecipesofindia.com