Description
Multigrain Naan is a flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional Indian flatbread. Made with a blend of whole wheat and other grains, this soft and chewy bread is perfect for pairing with curries, dips, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats or multigrain flour
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: melted butter, minced garlic, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar or honey. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats or multigrain flour, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and olive oil or butter to the dry ingredients. Mix to form a soft dough.
- Knead Dough: Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Divide and Shape: Punch down dough and divide into 6-8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into an oval or tear shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cook Naan: Heat a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for 1-2 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown spots appear. Optional: brush with melted butter and sprinkle garlic or cilantro.
- Serve Warm: Serve naan warm with your favorite curries or dips.
Notes
- Brush cooked naan with garlic butter and sprinkle fresh herbs for garlic naan.
- Fill naan with spiced potatoes, paneer, or cheese for stuffed naan.
- Use gluten-free flours and xanthan gum, adjusting hydration for gluten-free version.
- Add chopped cilantro, mint, or parsley to dough for herbed naan.
- Store naan in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze cooled naan in zip-top bags for up to 1 month.
- Reheat naan in skillet or oven wrapped in foil until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Pan-cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg