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Tandoori Naan
Serves 4 · Total 135 min · Prep 120 min · Cook 15 min
A soft, pillowy leavened flatbread traditionally slapped onto the hot inner wall of a clay tandoor, where it puffs up and chars in seconds. At home, a very hot tawa or oven gives a close copy.
Quick answer: 135 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: All-purpose flour, Yogurt, Baking powder, Sugar · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 400 g 14 oz All-purpose flour
- 100 g 0.4 cup Yogurt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Butter, melted, for brushing (Optional)
Steps
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- Mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Add yogurt and oil, then knead with a little water into a soft, smooth dough.
- Cover and let the dough rest in a warm place for 2 hours until it rises.⏱ Dough rising · 120 min
- Divide into balls and roll each into a teardrop shape.
- Slap onto a very hot tawa or bake at the highest oven setting until puffed and charred in spots.⏱ Cooking naan · 3 min
- Brush with melted butter and serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Tandoori Naan take?
135 minutes in total: about 120 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
Is Tandoori Naan hard to make?
Degchi rates it medium. The method has 6 steps, and 2 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Tandoori Naan serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Tandoori Naan halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Tandoori Naan?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: salt, cooking oil. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: yogurt. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar.
Any tips for making Tandoori Naan?
A hot, heavy cast-iron tawa with the lid flipped over it to trap heat mimics a tandoor's radiant heat surprisingly well.
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