Naan Recipe (Butter Naan without Yeast)
Naan, a soft Indian flatbread, is a staple in North Indian cuisine and pairs perfectly with a variety of rich curries and gravies. Traditionally cooked in a clay tandoor, this homemade tawa version delivers the same smoky flavor and fluffy texture right from your stovetop. Whether you call it Indian flatbread recipe, homemade naan, or no yeast naan bread, this version guarantees a delicious bread that’s perfect for scooping up gravies or wrapping grilled kebabs.
Equipment
Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour / Maida + Extra if need and for rolling
- 1¼ cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ cup Coriander leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 4 tablespoon Butter for smearing on naan
Instructions
- Take milk in a mixing bowl, add in salt, sugar, baking soda, 1 tablespoon of oil, chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Add in flour and knead into a soft dough. If you want add more flour. Now drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the dough and knead it one time. Cover and let it rest for 30 mins.
- Dust the work surface generously, punch a little dough and roll into circles. Now use your hands to elongate the circle, so it forms into a traditional naan bread shape.
- Heat a tawa with handles. Now dip your fingers in water and spread water on top of the naan bread. Once you have applied water, flip the wet side on hot tawa, as soon as you drop it, small bubbles will appear.
- Don't cook it too long at this point, if you cook long then the naan will get cooked and leave the pan, so you cannot flip it over.
- Once you see small bubbles, flip the tawa and show the top side over the open flame. Show it on all side, you will see some black spots on the naan.
- Now apply some butter generously on top of the naan. Remove the naan to a plate. Serve hot with your favorite curry.
Notes
- Don't cook it too long once you put the wet side on hot tawa, if you cook long then the naan will get cooked and leave the pan, so you cannot flip the tawa over and show it on open flame.
- Use a tawa which has plastic handles, so it is easy to flip the tawa and cook.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Naan Recipe (Butter Naan without Yeast)
Serving Size
1 naan
Amount per Serving
Calories
187
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
422
mg
18
%
Potassium
76
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
203
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.