Description
Naan is a leavened, oven-baked or tawa-fried flatbread which is found in the cuisines of most of Western Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This recipe will guide you through making soft, delicious naan at home that’s perfect for pairing with your favorite curries or enjoying as a tasty snack.
1. NAAN (Soft Indian Flatbread)
Ingredients
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• 2 tsp Instant Yeast
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Warm Water (as needed)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add yogurt and oil. Mix well.
3. Add warm water little by little to make a soft dough.
4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
5. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
6. Divide dough into balls and roll into oval shapes.
7. Cook on a hot pan until bubbles form, then flip and cook both sides.
8. Brush with butter if desired and serve hot.
2. PITA BREAD
Ingredients
• 2 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 cup Warm Water
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 2 tsp Instant Yeast
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
1. Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Rest for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil.
3. Knead into a soft dough.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
5. Divide into balls and roll into circles.
6. Heat a pan or oven and cook until puffed.
7. Cool slightly and serve.
3. TORTILLA (Soft Flour Tortilla)
Ingredients
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Warm Water
Instructions
1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Add oil and mix until crumbly.
3. Add warm water and form dough.
4. Knead for 5 minutes.
5. Rest dough for 20 minutes.
6. Divide into balls and roll thin.
7. Cook on a hot pan until light brown spots appear.
4. PARATHA (Layered Flatbread)
Ingredients
• 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Ghee or Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
1. Mix flour and salt.
2. Add water and knead into soft dough.
3. Rest for 20 minutes.
4. Divide into balls and roll flat.
5. Apply ghee, fold, and roll again.
6. Cook on a hot pan with oil until golden on both sides.
5. ROTI (Chapati)
Ingredients
• 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 3/4 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
1. Mix flour and salt.
2. Add water and oil to form dough.
3. Knead until smooth and rest for 15 minutes.
4. Divide into balls and roll thin.
5. Cook on a hot pan until bubbles form.
6. Flip and cook until fully done.
6. FOCACCIA (Italian Flatbread)
Ingredients
• 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Warm Water
• 2 tsp Instant Yeast
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
1. Mix yeast with warm water and rest 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil.
3. Mix to form sticky dough.
4. Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours.
5. Spread dough on oiled baking tray.
6. Press fingers to make dimples.
7. Drizzle olive oil on top.
8. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
