By: Admin

Region: Indian

Dish:Vegetarian - Rotis

Servings: 6 Naan

Time to Prepare: 30 Mins

Ingredients

-2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
-1 tsp sugar
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp baking powder
-1/2 tsp baking soda
-2 tbsp plain yogurt
-2 tbsp oil or melted butter
-3/4 cup warm milk (adjust as needed)
-2 tbsp desiccated coconut
-2 tbsp ground almonds (or almond flour)
-1 tbsp golden raisins (chopped small)
-1 tbsp sugar
-Optional: pinch of ground cardamom
-Butter or ghee (for brushing)
-Optional: nigella seeds for topping

Directions

Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

- Add yogurt and oil, mix in warm milk gradually until it forms a soft dough.

- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.

- Cover and let it rest for at least 1 hour (up to 2 hours) at room temperature.

Make the filling:
- In a bowl, combine coconut, ground almonds, raisins, sugar, and cardamom.

- Mix well and set aside.

Assemble the naan:
- Divide dough into 6 balls.

- Roll each ball slightly, place a tablespoon of filling in the center, then pinch to seal.

- Roll out gently into a teardrop or oval shape (~¼-inch thick).

Cook
- Heat a skillet/tava until very hot.

- Place naan filling-side up; cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form.

- Flip and cook the other side.

- Brush with butter or ghee immediately.

Comments

Cook under a broiler or tandoor for a more traditional char. And you can use honey instead of sugar in the dough for extra softness.

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