Saturday, February 14, 2015

Naan

Ingredients: (Serves 3)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp whole wheat flour for dusting
1 tbsp dry yeast
3-4 tbsp yogurt
1/2 tsp kalonji/nigella seeds
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp coriander leaves - finely chopped
Water
Salt
Oil
Note: Usually naan would not include whole wheat flour. I prefer to add equal amounts of all purpose and whole wheat flour as a healthier option.

Method:
1) Activate yeast by adding it to 3 tbsp of warm water and keeping it aside for 10-15 mins
2) Add yeast, yogurt and a tsp of salt to the flour. Knead well into a dough adding water as required.
3) Grease it with about 1 tbsp of oil. Place it in a bowl, cover it with a tea towel or cling wrap. Keep aside in a warm place and wait for it to rise. It should double in size in 30 mins
4) Pre-heat the oven to 250C. Put the wheat flour for dusting in a plate. Divide the dough into 10 -12 equal portions and roll them into a ball.
5) Work with one ball at a time. Place it on the wheat flour and gently press to flatten. Turn over and gently press so that the other side is covered with flour as well.
6) Gently roll this into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
7) Sprinkle a bit of nigella seeds, sesame seeds and coriander leaves. Roll the naan again so that the seeds and coriander stick to the bread.
8) Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place naan bread, dab some oil on top and bake for 3-4 minutes until it starts to change colour
9) Do the same for the remaining dough.
DONE!!!

Tip: I prefer to make all the naan in one go before I start placing it in the oven in batches. This way I get to eat fresh off the oven naan, while the next batch of naan is baking :)


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