Masala naan
Yeast-raised naan topped with fenugreek, coriander, chilli and garlic
Soft, leavened naan with a fragrant topping of fresh fenugreek, coriander, green chilli and garlic pressed into the dough. Traditionally roasted in a tandoor; at home cook it on an upturned earthenware tava or under a hot grill and brush with butter. Serve with a curry or dal of your choice.
- Total time
- 330 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 20
Ingredients
For the dough
For the topping
To finish
Method
0/8 doneStep 1: Place 9 oz plain flour and 9 oz whole wheat flour in a bowl. Rub in 2 tbsp oil and 2 tsp butter thoroughly, then stir in 2 tsp salt and 4 tsp sugar.
Step 2: Make a well in the centre and add 2 tsp dry instant yeast. Cover it with ¾ cup plain yogurt and leave for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Add 2 tsp baking powder and mix everything together, binding into a soft dough with ¾ cup warm milk and water, mixed as needed.
Step 4: Cover and leave for 4–6 hours.
270 minStep 5: Knead again and divide into 20 portions. Roll each into an oblong shape.
Step 6: Brush the top of each naan with a little water, sprinkle with 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves, ½ cup green chillies, ½ cup fresh coriander and ½ cup garlic to taste, and press in with the rolling pin.
Step 7: Roast the naan in a tandoor, on the back of a perforated earthenware tava over a gas flame, or under a hot grill, until puffed with brown spots.
30 minStep 8: Remove and brush with 2 tbsp butter, for brushing. Serve hot with a curry or dal of your choice.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 140 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 23 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does masala naan take?
- About 330 minutes in total: 300 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 20 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of plain flour?
- Self-raising flour, same amount (then leave out the baking powder).
- What can I use instead of butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
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