Naan

Name: Naan
Cuisine: Indian
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

CategoryBreads, Holiday CookingCuisineIndianDiets#vegan

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

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

Pour yogurt into the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.

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

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

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

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

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. .

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.

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

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

Pour yogurt into the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.

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

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

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

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

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. .

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.

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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