MEERA SODHA'S NAAN
The British cookbook author learned this recipe from her aunt Harsha, and included it in her "Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen" in 2015. It is simple to make, and results in crackly-soft flatbreads singed by heat and yielding to tenderness within, with a faint tang of yogurt. It is exactly the sort of thing you'd love to dip in a pool of curry again and again. Just set up an assembly line to roll out the dough and cook it in a hot pan. Once you make the recipe two or three times you'll never buy naan again.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the flour into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the middle, and add two tablespoons of the oil to it, along with the yogurt, yeast, sugar, salt and baking powder. Use your fingers to combine the ingredients until they resemble crumbs, and then add the warm milk in splashes, mixing until it comes together into a dough.
- Put the dough on a clean, well-floured cutting board. It will be very sticky. Flour your hands, and knead the dough for five minutes or so, then scrape off your hands and knead it again, making it into a round ball. Rub a teaspoon of oil over the exterior of the dough, and place it in a clean mixing bowl. Cover with a dish towel, and place in a warm spot to rise for 60 to 90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Using a knife, divide the dough into 12 pieces. Take each piece, roll it into a ball and flatten it between your palms. Dust the dough with flour, and roll each piece out into an oval of about 5 by 8 inches.
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, and allow it to get hot. When it is, cook one naan in it for 30 to 40 seconds on one side, or until it begins to bubble, then use a spatula to flip it over to cook the other side for about the same amount of time, checking regularly to make sure that it does not burn. Flip the naan one more time, and press on it lightly with your spatula for 10 to 15 seconds, then remove to a warm platter. Repeat with the rest of the dough. (Keep the finished naan in a low oven, or wrap in foil until ready to serve.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 331 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Hagen lawler
[email protected]I'm gluten-free, so I substituted the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. The naan still turned out great!
Subash Budhathoki
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover yogurt.
Ghuriv Chbjgv
[email protected]These naan are the perfect side dish for any Indian meal. They're also great for dipping in hummus or baba ghanoush.
Raj Bhusal
[email protected]I've never made naan before, but this recipe made it easy. The naan turned out so well, I'm definitely going to try more Indian recipes.
Lisa Blackburn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but these naan were surprisingly delicious! The yogurt gives them a nice tang.
Anita Yonjan
[email protected]The naan was a bit too plain for my taste. I added some garlic and cilantro and it was much better.
Severiano Sanchez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. Thank you, Meera Sodha!
T G Molatudi
[email protected]Made these naan for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Surendra Gupta
[email protected]I tried this recipe with whole wheat flour and it turned out great! A healthier alternative that still tastes delicious.
Chisom Chiamaka
[email protected]These naan are so soft and fluffy, they disappeared in minutes! Will definitely be making them again.
Smangele Tembe
[email protected]I'm a beginner in the kitchen, and this recipe was perfect for me. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the naan turned out amazing!
yakubu hussaini
[email protected]Not a huge fan of the recipe. The naan turned out a bit dry and chewy for my taste.
Ishaaq Baloch
[email protected]I've tried many naan recipes, but this one is by far the easiest and most delicious. My family loved it!
egla dedej
[email protected]Meera Sodha's naan recipe is a game-changer! The result is soft, fluffy, and perfectly charred. Highly recommend!