Naan recipies

degsyhufc · 09-06-2009, 15:58

Going to attempt a home cooked curry from scratch and wanted to do naan breads.

There are a few choices though

To use or not to use:
Yeast (fresh or dried)
Plain or Self-Raising
Yoghurt
Eggs
Oven/Grill or Pan

This one by Anjum Anand seems the easiest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/da...an_86626.shtml
No yeast, yoghurt or eggs

But this one by Manju Malhi does use yeast and yoghurt
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/da...ds_77147.shtml

and this one by Madhur Jaffrey uses all three
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/534227

There is this one by HFW, actually this seems the easiest
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes...bread_p_1.html

I thought naans were better than basic flat breads because of the raising agent and yoghurt to make it soft.

ps. All those recipies use plain flour but I came across a Heston recipe that used self raising.

Cheers

degsyhufc · 10-06-2009, 02:20

I used the Anand recipe but it didn't turn out great. I reduced the recipe for 2 breads but must have miscalculated somewhere as it didn't rise much at all. I also think I rolled it out too thin. It cooked through ok and tasted ok but was more of a flat bread.

It turned out better than the rice though. That's another story.

degsyhufc · 21-01-2010, 16:01

I'm still expeirmenting with naans and flatbreads in general.

Here is a good recipe for a turkish flatbread
http://www.recipezaar.com/Turkish-Flatbread-Pide-55428

and I made these tortillas last night
http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/20...tortillas.html

It's easy to make and good as you can make them bigger. It's a shame that in the supermarkets you only get small wraps.

Specktater · 21-01-2010, 17:39

I've made some nice naan style breads based on this recipe (http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/528268) but none that ever taste like proper indian ones (though they're nicer than supermarket ones!)- that said, I do have a tip that works *really* well - if the recipe calls for clarified butter/ghee, drop a knob of butter in your curry and skim the flavourful oil off the top and use that instead.

whoever,hey · 22-01-2010, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Specktater

I've made some nice naan style breads based on this recipe (http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/528268) but none that ever taste like proper indian ones (though they're nicer than supermarket ones!)- that said, I do have a tip that works *really* well - if the recipe calls for clarified butter/ghee, drop a knob of butter in your curry and skim the flavourful oil off the top and use that instead.

eh? That is what ghee is.

Specktater · 22-01-2010, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

eh? That is what ghee is.

Aye, but don't you normally make it before hand with just butter on it's own? (Or have I been doing it wrong!) This way you get the flavour of the curry and spices through it, which make the bread compliment the dish better I find.

degsyhufc · 13-08-2011, 18:13

Saw this one again the other day by Vivek Singh

It uses eggs and baking powder but no yeast. He had a tandoori oven handy to cook it in so you'll probably have to make other cooking arrangements

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ta...of_squab_58130

degsyhufc · 04-09-2011, 15:52

Here's a recipe for naan.

I've been experimenting with naans and flatbreads recently and have used different methods so this may be slightly different to what I actually did.

1/2tsp dried yeast + 1/2tsp sugar dissovled in 50ml of tepid water.
3/4cup plain flour
1/4cup gram flour
1tbsp oil
2tbsp yoghurt
1/2tsp salt
1/2tsp sugar
+ extra water or milk to bind.

Mix all the ingredients together to form a dough and knead for a few minutes. Cover and set aside until required. I made it about 45 minutes before using it.

Preheat grill to highest setting.
Preheat cast iron flat pan on hob. When smoking add a little oil and rub it around the pan (or use spray).

Roll out the dough to required size and shape and transfer to the skillet.
Cook for 15 to 30 seconds on the hob (the dough should be starting to bubble) then transfer to the grill.
Cook until top is browned.

Remove and spread with (garlic) butter and corriander.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

Adapt the recipe and add a beaten egg to the mix
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

diablo · 04-09-2011, 18:17

I made some naans recently and they turned out very well.

Recipe was very similar to your last one except I used equal amounts self-raising flour and strong white bread flour.

Made the dough in the pizza cycle of bread machine.

After final rise of naans I froze one immediately. When I cooked it a few days later it was just as good as the originals.

09-06-2009, 15:58	#1
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Naan recipies Going to attempt a home cooked curry from scratch and wanted to do naan breads. There are a few choices though To use or not to use: Yeast (fresh or dried) Plain or Self-Raising Yoghurt Eggs Oven/Grill or Pan This one by Anjum Anand seems the easiest http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/da...an_86626.shtml No yeast, yoghurt or eggs But this one by Manju Malhi does use yeast and yoghurt http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/da...ds_77147.shtml and this one by Madhur Jaffrey uses all three http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/534227 There is this one by HFW, actually this seems the easiest http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes...bread_p_1.html I thought naans were better than basic flat breads because of the raising agent and yoghurt to make it soft. ps. All those recipies use plain flour but I came across a Heston recipe that used self raising. Cheers

10-06-2009, 02:20	#2
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I used the Anand recipe but it didn't turn out great. I reduced the recipe for 2 breads but must have miscalculated somewhere as it didn't rise much at all. I also think I rolled it out too thin. It cooked through ok and tasted ok but was more of a flat bread. It turned out better than the rice though. That's another story.

21-01-2010, 16:01	#3
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I'm still expeirmenting with naans and flatbreads in general. Here is a good recipe for a turkish flatbread http://www.recipezaar.com/Turkish-Flatbread-Pide-55428 and I made these tortillas last night http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/20...tortillas.html It's easy to make and good as you can make them bigger. It's a shame that in the supermarkets you only get small wraps.

21-01-2010, 17:39	#4
Specktater Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,801	I've made some nice naan style breads based on this recipe (http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/528268) but none that ever taste like proper indian ones (though they're nicer than supermarket ones!)- that said, I do have a tip that works really well - if the recipe calls for clarified butter/ghee, drop a knob of butter in your curry and skim the flavourful oil off the top and use that instead.

22-01-2010, 19:37	#5
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by Specktater I've made some nice naan style breads based on this recipe (http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/528268) but none that ever taste like proper indian ones (though they're nicer than supermarket ones!)- that said, I do have a tip that works really well - if the recipe calls for clarified butter/ghee, drop a knob of butter in your curry and skim the flavourful oil off the top and use that instead. eh? That is what ghee is.

22-01-2010, 19:43	#6
Specktater Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,801	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey eh? That is what ghee is. Aye, but don't you normally make it before hand with just butter on it's own? (Or have I been doing it wrong!) This way you get the flavour of the curry and spices through it, which make the bread compliment the dish better I find.

13-08-2011, 18:13	#7
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Saw this one again the other day by Vivek Singh It uses eggs and baking powder but no yeast. He had a tandoori oven handy to cook it in so you'll probably have to make other cooking arrangements http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ta...of_squab_58130

04-09-2011, 15:52	#8
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Here's a recipe for naan. I've been experimenting with naans and flatbreads recently and have used different methods so this may be slightly different to what I actually did. 1/2tsp dried yeast + 1/2tsp sugar dissovled in 50ml of tepid water. 3/4cup plain flour 1/4cup gram flour 1tbsp oil 2tbsp yoghurt 1/2tsp salt 1/2tsp sugar + extra water or milk to bind. Mix all the ingredients together to form a dough and knead for a few minutes. Cover and set aside until required. I made it about 45 minutes before using it. Preheat grill to highest setting. Preheat cast iron flat pan on hob. When smoking add a little oil and rub it around the pan (or use spray). Roll out the dough to required size and shape and transfer to the skillet. Cook for 15 to 30 seconds on the hob (the dough should be starting to bubble) then transfer to the grill. Cook until top is browned. Remove and spread with (garlic) butter and corriander. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink Adapt the recipe and add a beaten egg to the mix https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

04-09-2011, 18:17	#9
diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 8,103	I made some naans recently and they turned out very well. Recipe was very similar to your last one except I used equal amounts self-raising flour and strong white bread flour. Made the dough in the pizza cycle of bread machine. After final rise of naans I froze one immediately. When I cooked it a few days later it was just as good as the originals.

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