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Easy Yoghurt Naan Recipe

Easy Yoghurt Naan Recipe

Shilpi & Etienne | between2kitchens
This recipe for homemade yoghurt Naan comes really close to the perfect naan your Indian restaurant serves you.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 naan bread
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

  • hand mixer or kitchen aid
  • Rolling Pin
  • frying pan

Ingredients
 
 

For the Naan Dough

  • 2 tablespoon active dry yeast 7g
  • 150 ml warm water
  • 350 g all purpose flour
  • 25 g butter
  • 150 g plain yoghurt
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ tablespoon salt

For the Sesame and Coriander Butter

  • 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • ¼ bunch coriander chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

For the Naan Bread

  • In a bowl mix the dry yeast with sugar and the warm water. Leave for 15 minutes, there should be a froth building on the top which means the yeast is activated.
    Easy Yoghurt Naan Recipe
  • In a larger bowl mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the yoghurt. Add the melted butter, yeast and mix with a dough hook attachment on your stand mixer.
    Easy Yoghurt Naan Recipe
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes and then place in a bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and leave in a warm spot for 1 hour to rise.
    Easy Yoghurt Naan Recipe
  • Divide the dough in 8 equal balls and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly oiled surface with an oiled rolling pin. The naan should be oval shaped and about ½ cm thick.
    Easy Yoghurt Naan Recipe
  • Heat up a heavy pan and oil the bottom of the pan lightly. Cook the naan on both sides for 2-3 minutes or cook on the grill for the same amount of time. Brush the Naan immediately with the prepared sesame-coriander butter.

For the Sesame-Coriander Butter

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a hot pan for a few seconds.
  • Melt the butter in a pan or in the microwave.
  • Add the chopped coriander and toasted sesame seeds to the melted butter. Use a pastry brush to spread it onto the naan.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Yoghurt Naan Recipe
Amount Per Serving (56 g)
Calories 204 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 458mg20%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 53IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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