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Butter Naan Recipe

Butter Naan Recipe

Soft, fluffy, and brushed with melted butter, this homemade butter naan is the perfect companion to your favorite Indian curries. Made with simple ingredients and cooked on a skillet or in the oven, it's easier than you think to recreate this restaurant-style flatbread at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour maida
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt curd
  • 1/4 cup Milk lukewarm
  • 2 tbsp Oil or melted ghee
  • Butter – for brushing
  • Nigella seeds and fresh coriander leaves – for garnish optional

Method
 

1. Prepare The Dough
  1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Add yogurt (curd) and oil, then gradually mix in lukewarm milk.
  3. Knead into a soft, smooth dough for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Cover and rest for 1–2 hours in a warm spot.
2. Shape The Naan
  1. Divide dough into equal balls.
  2. Roll each into a teardrop or oval shape (1/4 inch thick).
  3. Sprinkle kalonji (nigella seeds) and freshly chopped coriander leaves on top of the naan.
  4. Flip the naan and apply a little water on the back side so it sticks to the tawa while cooking over the open flame.
3. Cook The Naan
    Option 1: Skillet/Tawa
    1. Heat skillet on medium-high.
    2. Place naan on skillet; cook for 1–2 mins until bubbles form.
    3. To cook the other side, carefully invert the tawa and hold it over the open flame, allowing the naan to cook and puff up directly over the fire.
    Option 2: Oven
    1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
    2. Place naan on a hot tray or stone; bake 3–4 mins.
    3. Broil for 30 secs for charred effect (optional).
    4. Apply Butter
    1. Brush hot naan with melted butter.
    2. Garnish with coriander if desired.