Naan Bread

Naan Bread is a soft and fluffy Indian flatbread traditionally cooked in a tandoor. Perfect for midnight cravings, this homemade version pairs beautifully with curries and dips.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Salt - 5 grams
• Yogurt - 50 grams
• Warm water - 100 milliliters
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yogurt, olive oil, and the yeast mixture.
3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
5. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it into an oval shape about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Preheat a skillet or tawa over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for about 2-3 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until browned and cooked through.
7. Optional: In the last minute of cooking, sprinkle minced garlic and chopped cilantro on top and press gently to adhere.
8. Serve warm with your favorite curry or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains yogurt which can aid in digestion.

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