Description
Homemade buttery naan stuffed with a savory mixture of fresh fenugreek leaves and spiced potatoes, perfect for a flavorful Indian meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons ghee, melted butter, or oil
- 2 tablespoons water, for kneading
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- For the stuffing
- In a pan, heat 2 tbs oil and add asafoetida.
- Then, add the mashed potatoes, spices (cumin, chilly and coriander) and mix them properly.
- Add fenugreek leaves, season with some salt and cook for about 5 minutes in medium heat.
- Once done, set it aside and let it cool completely before you stuff it in the naan.
- For the naan dough
- Put some warm water in a cup and add sugar and yeast. Cover and let it rest for about 10 minutes or until it’s activated and forms a nice foam on top.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, ghee (or butter or oil), yogurt and the activated yeast in a bowl.
- Start kneading and add the water. If required, add more water but make sure the dough is soft but not sticky.
- Continue kneading for another 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and can be easily stretched.
- Take another bowl and grease it with some oil. Place the dough in the bowl, rub little oil on top of the dough and cover it with a clear wrap.
- Keep it in the oven with the lights on. This will keep the dough warm and helps in rising.
- It will take about 3 hours for the dough to rise to double in size.
- Take the dough out on a flat surface and knead for few more minutes.
- Divide the dough in 7 equal parts, transfer it to a plate, cover it with a clear wrap and let it rest for another 40 minutes.
- For the stuffed naan
- Take one portion of the dough and keep the rest covered (it’s important or else the dough will become dry).
- Roll it out a little, place some of the stuffing inside, seal the sides and start rolling very gently.
- Don’t roll it too thin or too thick.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds and cilantro on top and give one last roll.
- Turn it over and brush some water very lightly (do not brush water on both the sides).
- Place the wet side down on the hot pan, cover it with a lid and bring the heat to medium. Since I use a electric stove top and it takes time to reduce the heat, I make sure that the heat is at medium all the time.
- Once you see some portion of the naan puffing up, sprinkle little bit of oil on the top and flip the naan.
- Stuffed Naan takes a little longer time to cook throughly. It took me about 4 minutes on each side at a medium heat.
- Once done, transfer it to a plate and keep it covered until you are done with the rest of the naans.
- Rub some butter on top and serve it hot.
Notes
For best results, use a cast iron pan to achieve a nice char on the naan. If fresh fenugreek leaves are unavailable, you can substitute with dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), but use half the quantity. The naan can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated on a pan before serving.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 10