40 mins plus proving
Super easy
makes 6
About the recipe
Eaten warm with your favourite curry, these naans are fluffy, fragrant and immensely satisfying.
Ingredients
½ x 7g sachet of dried yeast
1 teaspoon runny honey
45g ghee or unsalted butter
250g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
3 heaped tablespoons low-fat natural yoghurt
1 tablespoon nigella seeds
Method
- Combine the yeast, honey and 125ml of lukewarm water in a bowl, then set aside for 5 minutes, or until starting to bubble.
- Melt the ghee in a small pan over a low heat. Meanwhile, combine the flour and ½ tablespoon of sea salt in a large bowl and make a well in the middle.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of the melted ghee into the well, followed by the yoghurt and yeast mixture, then beat the wet ingredients together with a fork. Gradually start incorporating the flour from the sides until it starts to form a rough dough, then bring it together with your hands – it should be soft and sticky, so add a splash more water, if you think it needs it.
- Knead the dough on a flour-dusted surface for around 5 minutes, or until smooth, then place into a lightly floured bowl.
- Cover with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm place for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, knock back the dough with your fist, then divide into 6 balls. Roll each portion into an oval shape, roughly 1½cm thick.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat, add a naan bread and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through, turning halfway.
- Brush with a little of the remaining ghee, sprinkle over a few nigella seeds and a small pinch of salt. Keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining breads. Delicious served with your favourite curry
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