Indian Naan Bread Recipe

Name: Indian Naan Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup warm milk/water; 1 tsp. active dry yeast; 1 tsp. white sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 4 tbsp. ghee (clarified butter); 2 tbsp. yogurt; 2 tsp. kalonji (also known as black onion seeds; nigella; black cumin seeds - those are optional, I made naan without them)

Servings: persons

1
Whisk the warm milk/water with the yeast and sugar until the yeast is dissolved.
2
Cover and let stand in a warm place for 10 minutes.
3
Sift flour and salt three times into a large bowl add the yeast mixture, half of the ghee and the yogurt.
4
Mix into a soft dough then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
5
Place the dough in a large greased bowl, cover and let stand in a warm place for 1-1/2 hours or until the dough is doubled in size.
6
Punch down dough then knead for 5 minutes.
7
Divide dough into 6 pieces.
8
Roll each piece out into 8 inch round naans.
9
Cover an oven tray with foil and grease the foil.
10
Brush the bread with a little of the remaining ghee and sprinkle with some of the kalonji.
11
Cook naan one at a time under a very hot grill for about 2 minutes on each side or until puffed and just browned.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup warm milk/water, 1 tsp. active dry yeast, 1 tsp. white sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Indian Naan Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Naan Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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