Butter Naan is the quintessential Indian bread that’s a favourite at every Indian
restaurant. This leavened bread is usually made in the tandoor (clay fire oven)
but can be easily made at home as well. Popularly served with makhani gravies and
dal, it’s a real treat.
Serves : 4-6 People
Cooking time : 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Water
1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
1 teaspoon Sugar
3 cups Maida or All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Yogurt or Curds at room temperature
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon Oil
Melted Butter for brushing
Kalonji or Nigella Seeds for topping
Method :
Bring water to a lukewarm temperature (not scalding, just warm to touch) and add
yeast and sugar. Let this sit for 5-7 minutes till the yeast started getting frothy
and gets activated.
Mix together the yeast mixture, flour, yogurt, salt and oil and knead into a dough
for a few minutes till smooth. Add extra water or flour by the teaspoon if necessary.
Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and keep in a warm place for the dough to
rise. Once the dough is almost double in a size, lightly punch it down.
Heat a flat non-stick pan or skillet or tawa. Lightly roll out the dough to 1/4
inch thickness. Use a little dry flour if the dough is sticky.
Brush the top lightly with water, and sprinkle with nigella seeds. Lightly press
so that the seeds stick to the dough. Turn it over, and brush the other side with
water as well.
Place the bottom side down (without sesame seeds) on the tawa so that the side with
sesame seeds is facing up. Cover immediately with a lid, which should be big enough
to cover the naan. The naan should start bubbling up. Wait for a minute and a half
before flipping it over. Give it a minute or so on the other side as well, and take
it off the pan.