Naan (Yeasted)
This vegetarian builds dried active yeast and natural yoghurt into a proper meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (2)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Stir the sugar into the warm water, sprinkle over the dried active yeast, and leave for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl whisk together the bread flour, salt, and baking powder, then make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture, yoghurt, and vegetable oil.
- Mix to a soft dough, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic; cover and leave in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Knock back the dough, divide into four pieces, and roll each into a teardrop shape about 5 mm thick, then scatter over the black onion seeds and press them in lightly.
- Heat a heavy cast-iron pan or griddle over high heat until very hot, then lay a naan in the dry pan and cook for about 2 minutes until large bubbles form and the underside is charred in spots.
- Flip and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes until puffed and blistered, then brush with melted butter and keep warm wrapped in a clean towel while you cook the rest.
You'll use: Pan · Large pot · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Naan (Yeasted) take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Naan (Yeasted) vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Naan (Yeasted) is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Naan with masala.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.