Monday, October 3, 2011

Whole Wheat Naan

Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup water
1 tbsp yeast
salt to taste
optional  ingredients (any one) - crushed garlic, ajwine (carom seeds), kasuri methi (fresh or dried), finely chopped coriander
For decoration - finely chopped coriander & butter

Preparation
1. heat the water to lukewarm warmth, add the yeast, let it dissolve & work
2. now mix up your wheat flour, salt, optional ingredient & this yeast mixture to make the soft dough
3. give the dough mixture a oil coating & leave it in a bowl & wrap it without air or leave the dough mixture in an ziploc bag (remove the excess air from the bag & seal it)
4. when the dough has doubled, knead it, roll into balls ~3inch dia, and set aside.
5. preheat grill or flat pan to med-high heat. With a rolling pin or hands make ~1/8-1/4 inch thick flat tortilla shaped naans.
6. Place these 'tortillas' on grill/pan. Brush uncooked side with butter or oil, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes.

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