Naan Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Naan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 4 tablespoons warm milk; 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup milk; ⅔ cup plain yogurt, beaten; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons ghee, melted; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon onion seeds

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
4 tablespoons warm milk
2 teaspoons sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup milk
⅔ cup plain yogurt, beaten
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons ghee, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon onion seeds

1
Mix the yeast, warm milk, and sugar and set aside for about 5 minutes, until frothy.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3
Make a well in the middle.
4
Mix together the yeast mixture, milk, yogurt, egg, and ghee.
5
Fold it into the flour.
6
Knead dough well, about 10 minutes.
7
Tightly cover the bowl and keep in a warm place until the dough doubles in size.
8
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
9
If using a baking stone, preheat stone for 30 min.
10
Roll out the dough onto a floured surface.
11
Make each naan about 10 inches long and about 6 inches wide, slipper shaped.
12
Sprinkle with the onion seeds and cilantro.
13
Bake on the stone (or on greased baking sheets) for about 10 to 12 minutes.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 4 tablespoons warm milk, 2 teaspoons sugar, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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