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Naan

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Naan,traditional Indian bread served at most meals, is enjoyed with curries, dips or on its own. Take your Indian feast to a new level with this easy, delicious bread.

Ingredients

 2 cups all-purpose flour
 1 teaspoon baking powder
 ½ teaspoon baking soda
 ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
 ¼ cup plant-based yogurt
 ¾ cup water or plant-based milk
 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
 2 tablespoons plant-based butter, melted
 3 cloves garlic
 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2

Pour yogurt into the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.

3

Slowly add the water or milk, kneading to form a soft dough.

4

Coat the surface of the dough with oil. Cover with a clean towel and let it rest for an hour.

5

Divide the dough into 7 or 8 small balls. Roll each ball with a rolling pin into an oval shape, about a ¼” thick.

6

In a small bowl mix together the melted butter, garlic, and cilantro. Brush on the top of each rolled naan.

7

Working with one oval at a time, place in a heated non-stick crepe pan or skillet.

When the dough begins to bubble, flip the bread. .

8

Cook until brown spots have formed on the underside.

Place on a platter and cover with a clean towel until all of the bread is cooked.

9

Serve with your favorite curry or dip.

Makes 7 to 8 naan

Note: Consider serving your naan with one of the following curries:

Moong Dal

Chana Masala

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Ingredients

 2 cups all-purpose flour
 1 teaspoon baking powder
 ½ teaspoon baking soda
 ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
 ¼ cup plant-based yogurt
 ¾ cup water or plant-based milk
 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
 2 tablespoons plant-based butter, melted
 3 cloves garlic
 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley

Directions

1

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2

Pour yogurt into the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.

3

Slowly add the water or milk, kneading to form a soft dough.

4

Coat the surface of the dough with oil. Cover with a clean towel and let it rest for an hour.

5

Divide the dough into 7 or 8 small balls. Roll each ball with a rolling pin into an oval shape, about a ¼” thick.

6

In a small bowl mix together the melted butter, garlic, and cilantro. Brush on the top of each rolled naan.

7

Working with one oval at a time, place in a heated non-stick crepe pan or skillet.

When the dough begins to bubble, flip the bread. .

8

Cook until brown spots have formed on the underside.

Place on a platter and cover with a clean towel until all of the bread is cooked.

9

Serve with your favorite curry or dip.

Makes 7 to 8 naan

Note: Consider serving your naan with one of the following curries:

https://veggiefestchicago.org/recipe/moong-dal/

https://veggiefestchicago.org/recipe/channa-masala/

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