Naan Recipe (Easy No-knead)

5 from 221 votes

Have you ever tried making your own naan bread at home? It's surprisingly easy with my no-knead recipe! Once you try this fail-proof easy recipe, you won't want to go back to store-bought naan. Pair it with your favorite curry or use it to make wraps and sandwiches to enjoy a delicious and convenient meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Resting Time1

Total Time1 50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Hindu, Vegetarian

Servings: naans

Calories: 224kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

2½ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon instant dried yeast see notes
2 teaspoon sugar
½ cup milk (plus 1-2 tablespoons)
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup yogurt
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make and proof the dough:

In the inner pot of the Instant Pot, add milk, sugar, yeast, yogurt, and melted butter. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
Add the salt and give it a good mix.
Add the flour in batches. Mix using a wooden spoon.
Combine the flour and bring it together making sure there are no dry bits.
The moisture from the liquids is sufficient to make the dough.
Form a soft and slightly sticky dough that will come together like a ball.
If the dough is too sticky, add ½ cup of flour. If it is too dry, add one tablespoon of water.
Cover the Instant Pot and set it to 'Yogurt' mode for one hour.
The dough is ready when it is almost double in size.

Making the naan:

Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a lightly dusted surface. Divide it into 8 equal parts.
Bring each part into a ball and place it on a tray. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, start heating a cast iron pan or skillet.
After 15 minutes, take one ball of dough and gently spread it into oval discs using your fingers. Alternatively, roll it using a rolling pin.
Sprinkle nigella seeds, finely chopped garlic, and cilantro.
Place it on the hot skillet. Bubbles begin to appear as it cooks. Let it cook for about 2 minutes or until the underside is charred.
Flip and cook on the other side for one more minute. The naan is done when bubbles will turn brown.
Remove from the skillet and set it aside.
Repeat with the rest of the dough balls.
Serve hot with curry of your choice.

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Notes

In this recipe, I am using instant dried yeast that does not require blooming. If you use active dry yeast, bloom it in lukewarm milk (or warm water) and sugar first, and then use the yeast mixture.

See the tips section above for more useful tips to make this dish.

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