Learn how to make fluffy and delicious naan bread with just two ingredients - self-rising flour and plain yogurt. This quick and easy recipe requires no yeast or long waiting times. Serve it with your favorite curry or use it as a base for wraps and sandwiches. Enjoy the rich flavors of Indian cuisine right in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Additional flour for dusting
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour and plain yogurt.
- Mix the ingredients with a spoon until they come together to form a dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes, adding additional flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball into a naan shape, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Place a rolled-out naan on the hot skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the naan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions.
- Serve the naan bread warm with your favorite Indian dishes or use it as a base for wraps and sandwiches.
Interesting Facts
Naan bread is a traditional Indian flatbread and is a staple in Indian cuisine.
Traditionally, naan is cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven.
The word 'naan' is derived from the Persian word 'non', which means bread.