Naan ( My Version)

Every Indian would have at some point of time tasted dishes from the Tandoor (if not then please do give it a try). So it was all but natural, that I would end trying to imitate one of these Tandoor delicacies & in this case it was the good old Naan which was in line to get a treatment. Traditionally the naan is a thick flatbread which is cooked in a tandoor & the real recipe calls for yeast, ghee / butter and yogurt too. However in this variation, I have skipped all of these. Also I am booting out the tandoor oven & am using the tawa here.

Ingredients

250gms Plain Flour

2 tsp. Sugar

1 tsp.  Salt

 tsp.  Baking Powder

110-130 ml Milk

2 tbsp. Veg Oil, plus extra for greasing

For the dough, sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the milk and oil.

Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid mixture.

 Slowly mix together  to make a soft dough. Knead well for 8-10 minutes. You can add a little flour if the dough is too sticky.

Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and leave in a warm place for 10-15 minutes. (Microwave).

Divide the dough into five balls.

Heat a non- stick pan on a medium flame for 5 minutes.

Roll the dough balls out quite thinly. Then, cut the rolled dough into two parts using a knife.

Place the naans onto the pan. (Don’t go anywhere, stand beside your stove because they take only 10 seconds to cook. Experience speaks!!!!)

Cook until lightly brown on both sides.

Transfer the naans into a roti basket and serve hot with your favorite chicken  or mutton curry!!!!