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The Ultimate Sharing Naan: Aunty Harshas Famous Recipe – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Sharing Naan: Aunty Harsha's Famous Recipe

Recreate the magic of restaurant-style naan at home with this legendary, reliable, and magnificent shareable oven-baked naan recipe. Perfect for scooping up your favorite curries.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375

Ingredients
  

  • for Oven-Baked NaanFor the Naan Dough
  • 4 cups (480 g / 16.9 oz) white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 x ¼-ounce / 7g (0.25 oz) packet of dried yeast
  • 1 level teaspoon / 4g (0.14 oz) baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) salt
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g / 2.12 oz) plain yogurt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, lukewarm
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) canola oil, plus more for greasing
  • Nigella seeds, for sprinkling
  • For the Garlic Butter
  • ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • for Perfect Naan
  • For the best rise, ensure your milk is lukewarm (around 110°F / 43°C). Too hot and it will kill the yeast; too cold and it won't activate properly.
  • For an even crispier base and authentic 'tandoor' puff, preheat a pizza stone or an overturned heavy-duty baking sheet in the oven.
  • Get creative with toppings! Brush the finished naan with melted butter mixed with fresh cilantro, chili flakes, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Method
 

  1. Step-by-Step 1. Prepare the Oven and Garlic Butter: Preheat your oven to 475°F / 245°C.
  2. Place a wire rack on the top shelf and lightly oil a large, thin baking sheet. To make the garlic butter, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat.
  3. Add the crushed garlic and salt, cooking for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, place the flour. Make a well in the center and add 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of oil, the yogurt, yeast, baking powder, sugar, and 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of salt. Use your fingers to mix everything until it resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually pour in the warm milk, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
  6. Knead and Proof: Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface. It will be sticky, but knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes smoother. Scrape any excess dough from your hands, then rub a teaspoon of oil all over the dough ball.
  7. Place it in a large, clean bowl, cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  8. Shape the Naan: Once risen, gently punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
  9. Cover 3 pieces while you work with the first. On a floured surface, roll one piece into a ball, flatten it, and then use a rolling pin to shape it into a rough triangle, about 10 inches long.
  10. Bake the Naan: Place your oiled baking sheet in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to get it scorching hot. Carefully remove the hot tray, lay the shaped naan on it, and sprinkle generously with nigella seeds.
  11. Bake on the top rack for 5-7 minutes, until puffed up, golden in spots, and cooked through.
  12. Serve and Repeat: Immediately brush the hot naan with the prepared garlic butter.
  13. Keep it warm in a foil-lined basket while you repeat the shaping and baking process with the remaining dough.
  14. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 9gFat: 13g

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