Best 2 Butter Naan Recipes

Butter naan, a staple of Indian cuisine, is a soft, slightly chewy flatbread that is brushed with melted butter and cooked in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. With its golden brown exterior and soft, pillowy interior, butter naan is a versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a classic recipe or a modern twist on this traditional bread, there are many ways to make butter naan at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN NAAN PIZZA WITH LIME & PEANUT SLAW

Indian Butter Chicken Naan Pizza with Lime & Peanut Slaw image

Naan serves as the crust for our Indian Butter Chicken pizza. We slow cooked the toppings and then added tangy slaw on top.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories Entree

Time 6h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 dried bay leaves
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk
2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 container (6 oz) Greek plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 to 10 naan breads
Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (8 cups)
1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter with vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
Stir in cardamom, garam masala, chili powder and coriander. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomato paste and coconut milk. Heat until thoroughly blended. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Add chicken, yogurt and salt; stir to mix.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours (or on High heat setting 4 hours).
To make pizzas, set oven control to broil. Place naan breads on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with desired amount of chicken mixture. Sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted.
Just before serving, stir together all Slaw ingredients. Top pizzas with slaw.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BUTTER NAAN

Butter Naan image

Butter Naan is the bread we find in all Indian Restaurants. This recipe is to make it without tandoor. Recipe source is JayPuri.blogspot.com

Provided by cook334446

Categories Breads

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour (Maida)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg (You can skip this, if you don't eat eggs)
2 1/2 tablespoons yogurt
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
lukewarm water, to knead the dough

Steps:

1. Take a bowl; add all ingredients except oil and butter.
2. Use lukewarm water to knead and make soft dough.
3. Apply 1 Tbsp of oil on dough. Cover it with wet towel and keep it in warm place for two hours.
4. Divide the dough in eight equal size balls. Apply remaining oil to these dough balls.
5. Press the dough from sides to expand the dough. Leave the dough a little thicker in center.
6. Roll the dough with help of rolling pin. Use some dry flour if your dough is sticking.
7. Take the dough in your hand. Pat to stretch the dough and give it round shape. (just like pizza dough).
8. Preheat oven at 450 F in Broil mode.
9. Take a non stick Baking tray. Put it on first rack of oven and heat it up for 3 minutes.
10. Take the tray out (when it is hot) place the dough and pull it from one side to give it triangle shape.
11. You can apply few drops of water on top of naan dough. (Optional).
12. Place the tray on first rack of oven. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
13. Flip them and cook the bottom side for 1 minute.
14. With Help of knife, check to make sure the naan is fully cooked. If not, then put it back for 30 - 60 seconds.
15. Take your naan out, apply some butter.
Serve hot with any main course dish.
Note: Cook Naan on upper rack of oven for 3-4 minutes (Total). They will turn out really soft. Naan will get harder if you cook them for longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 541.7, Carbohydrate 67.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 11.2

Tips for Making Perfect Butter Naan:

Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the naan will be.
Make sure the dough is well-kneaded. This will help the naan to be soft and fluffy.
Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help the dough to develop flavor and become light and airy.
Cook the naan in a hot tandoor or oven. This will help the naan to cook evenly and develop a delicious char.
Brush the naan with melted butter or ghee before serving. This will help the naan to stay soft and moist.

Conclusion:

Butter naan is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. With the right ingredients and a little patience, you can easily make perfect butter naan at home. So next time you're craving Indian food, try making your own butter naan. You won't be disappointed!