NAAN
A truly divine naan is crispy on the outside, a little bit charred with brown spots, soft on the inside and a little chewy and fluffy in parts. Like pizza, it is cooked for a very short time at an extremely high temperature. That's why homemade naan often doesn't come close to naan in a restaurant that is made in a tandoor--an earthen wood or coal-fired oven. Can you make good naan at home, and is it worth even trying? YES! You can do this either on a pizza stone/steel or in a heavy cast-iron skillet/griddle. The surface needs to be searing hot, and I like to give a final char directly on the flame. The result: heavenly naan.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 3h
Yield 8 naan
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the yeast and sugar with 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside until it begins to froth, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine 2 1/2 cups of the flour with the salt in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Make a well in the center and add the yeast-mixture, yogurt, ghee or butter, warm milk and lemon juice, if using. Mix well with your fingers until it forms a sticky or shaggy dough. Add more flour if too shaggy or a little water if too dry.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a larger lightly-oiled bowl, tightly cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a draft-free place, such as an unlit oven, until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
- If using a pizza stone/steel: An hour before baking, put a pizza stone or steel on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 500 to 550 degrees F. If using a cast-iron skillet/griddle, just before baking, heat the skillet or griddle on the stove over high heat until very hot, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Put some melted ghee or butter in a small bowl. Add the remaining flour to another bowl.
- Divide the dough into 8 balls. Dab each ball in flour, flatten on a lightly floured surface and stretch or roll into an oval shape, thinner in the center and slightly thicker on the sides. Don't worry too much about the shape; I love making various countries when I make my naan! Dust off any extra flour. Brush some ghee or butter on the top of each and sprinkle with nigella seeds if using (add a little more than you want as you will lose a bunch while charring).
- Transfer the stretched naan onto the hot stone or skillet. Cook until you see some bubbles on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Take it out with tongs and flash-cook over an open flame, turning it so that it gets a few brown charred spots on both sides. Spread with a generous pat of butter/ghee and serve hot. Repeat with the remaining naan.
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Shawn Dirty dean
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Gecho Sanietayzer
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing it.
muaz1727 khan
[email protected]I'm new to cooking Indian food. Do you have any tips for making naan?
Red Pelaez
[email protected]I'm allergic to cilantro. Can I substitute another herb, like parsley or basil?
Hussein damn boy
[email protected]Can I use this recipe to make naan in a tandoor oven?
Abbas Ujjan
[email protected]Has anyone tried making this recipe with whole wheat flour? I'm wondering if it would still turn out okay.
Yas Ghimire
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my naan turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Robbin Cassino
[email protected]This recipe is not very good. The naan was bland and tasteless. I wouldn't recommend it.
Rahim kahan
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the naan turned out too thick and doughy. I think I might have added too much water.
hajimubarez khan
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The naan was dry and crumbly. I don't know what went wrong.
Pawan Gupta
[email protected]These naan are amazing! They're so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I love serving them with my favorite Indian dishes.
Selena Vazquez
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the naan always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Belfassi Abdelhak
[email protected]These naan are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Serenity O
[email protected]I made these naan for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Md Shejan
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I was craving naan but didn't want to go out to a restaurant. This recipe was easy to follow and the naan turned out perfect. It was soft and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Flavio Franja
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good naan recipe for ages and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the naan turns out delicious every time. I love serving it with my favorite Indian dishes.
Reneil Gh
[email protected]These naan are so good! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They're so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Lauren C
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but I'm so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make and the naan turned out amazing. It was soft and fluffy, with a beautiful golden brown color. I served it with a chick
Yvonne Michelle Autry
[email protected]This is the best naan recipe I've tried. It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. I love the hint of garlic and cilantro. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ebony Willis
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The naan turned out perfect, soft and fluffy on the inside, with a slight crisp on the outside. I followed the recipe exactly and it was super easy to make. I served it with a spicy curry and it was the perfect combination.