Naan Recipe Without Yeast, How To Make Naan On Stove Top (2024)

Naan Recipe Without Yeast, How To Make Naan On Stove Top

January 03, 2015

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Naan without yeast recipe: Naan can be made without oven, naan on stove top is a boon to those who do not have an oven especially for bachelors and students.

Butter naan can be made on stove top, just the way I make tandoori roti on stove top; and very easy too. The best thing about no-yeast naan is they remain soft even while still warm; so when I plan butter naan and paneer matar curry for dinner (mostly on weekends) I make naan in the afternoon and place it on my casserole covered with a clean kitchen towel....and it stays soft till I serve and I only reheat paneer matar.

Naan is mixed with flour and water (you can also use milk instead of water) and a bit of baking soda and baking power does the trick. Once you knead it into a soft pliable dough allow it to rest for a couple of hours. Ofcourse it does not "double up" like a yeasted dough but it does puff up a bit.

I hope you will try this easy naan, which you can make on the stove top.

Step by step recipes:
Into a bowl, add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour (atta) and 1/2 cup of maida and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well. Make a well and add in 3 tbsp curs, 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp baking soda, mix well with a spoon.

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Add in water (you can also use milk) and knead it into a soft dough. I kneaded it on my counter top for 2 mins. Keep it covered with a damp cloth in a warm place for 1.5 hours

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You can see the dough has risen a little. Divide and roll into 9 balls (slightly larger than roti/chappathi).

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Heat a tawa with handle. Roll out into your desired shape (I made it into a teardrop shape), do not make the dough too thin slightly thick like tandoori roti. Brush water on one side of the naan.

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And place the water side naan on the hot tawa, raise the heat to high and let it stay for a few seconds; not longer because the heat will release the dough from the pan. We need the dough to be sticked on to the pan, so a few seconds would be fine..
With the flame still on high, turn the tawa upside down; since the dough is sticked to the tawa it will not fall down and hence we can cook the other side over the flame. Decrease and increase the flame as needed, tilting and moving the tawa. (Do not use a nonstick pan).

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Place the tawa on the flame again for a few seconds so that the (watered side) is cooked perfectly. Remove from tawa and place it on a kitchen towel; brush with butter. Repeat the same with the rest. See notes for TIPS.

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More Recipes:
Tandoori Roti (step by step tutorial)
Paneer Matar Recipe.


PREP TIME: 2 hours | COOK TIME: 30 mins | AUTHOR:: NISA HOMEY

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INGREDIENTS

  • Whole Wheat Flour: 2 cups
  • All Purpose Flour/Maida: 1/2 cup
  • Baking Soda: 1/4 tsp
  • Baking Powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Salt: 1/2 tsp
  • Curd/Yogurt: 3 tbsp (thick curd)
  • Oil: 2 tbsp
  • Water or Milk: About 1 cup or as needed
  • Extra water to brush the naan

METHOD:

  1. Into a bowl, add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour (atta) and 1/2 cup of maida and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well. Make a well and add in 3 tbsp curs, 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp baking soda, mix well with a spoon.
  2. Add in water (you can also use milk) and knead it into a soft dough. I kneaded it on my counter top for 2 mins. Keep it covered with a damp cloth in a warm place for 1.5 hours
  3. You can see the dough has risen a little. Divide and roll into 9 balls (slightly larger than roti/chappathi).
  4. Heat a tawa with handle. Roll out into your desired shape (I made it into a teardrop shape), do not make the dough too thin slightly thick like tandoori roti. Brush water on one side of the naan.
  5. And place the water side naan on the hot tawa, raise the heat to high and let it stay for a few seconds; not longer because the heat will release the dough from the pan. We need the dough to be sticked on to the pan, so a few seconds would be fine.
  6. With the flame still on high, turn the tawa upside down; since the dough is sticked to the tawa it will not fall down and hence we can cook the other side over the flame. Decrease and increase the flame as needed, tilting and moving the tawa. (Do not use a nonstick pan).
  7. Place the tawa on the flame again for a few seconds so that the (watered side) is cooked perfectly. Remove from tawa and place it on a kitchen towel; brush with butter. Repeat the same with the rest.
  8. Serve with butter chicken or paneer matar masala.

NOTES

  • You can make with maida (only) to get a restaurant feel. I used whole wheat to make it as healthy as possible.
  • You can top it with kalongi (onion seeds), chopped garlic, or chopped coriander leaves.
  • If not serving immediately pls cover it with a clean kitchen napkin; so that it stays fresh and soft.

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  1. Naan Recipe Without Yeast, How To Make Naan On Stove Top (9)

    mithaJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    will try this for sure . nice recipe

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FAQs

Why does naan need yeast? ›

Naan is essentially a leavened flatbread, which means it contains some form of raising agent to provide its airy texture. Hence for this naan, the raising agent we will be using is yeast. Other variations do exist which may utilise self raising flour or baking powder/baking soda.

How to make naan bread in the microwave? ›

Place one naan bread on a microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle a little water and cover with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining naan bread. Cook for 30 seconds on medium-high heat before, then add 30 seconds at a time as needed.

How is traditional naan cooked? ›

Naan is a soft, pillowy flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor. This cylindrical clay or metal oven, prevalent in restaurant kitchens across the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Central Asia, reaches scorching temperatures, imparting a distinct smoky flavor to foods.

Can I heat naan in a toaster? ›

#useful #tips #1- To reheat naan: cut them to the size. of a bread slice and toast in a bread toaster at the. lowest setting.

How to cook packaged naan bread? ›

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the naan from its packaging and place it directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Heat the naan for 2-3 minutes, or until it's soft and heated through. Keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking.

Do Indian restaurants use yeast in naan? ›

About Naan

In the modern days, yeast & other leavening agents have replaced the bread starter. So most restaurants either use yeast or another leavening agent like baking powder & baking soda. If you order naan in Indian restaurants you may not find the texture & flavor to be the same in every place.

Why is naan unhealthy? ›

Skip: Naan

And like those fluffy spuds, this soft flatbread has little nutritional value. Most naan recipes call for Greek yogurt to give it that airy texture. But that's more than offset by less healthy ingredients like white flour, sugar, and oil.

Why is my naan not fluffy? ›

If you don't see the dough puffing up, you should turn up the heat under the griddle. Take the naan with thongs and turn on an adjacent gas burner. Flip the naan on top of this gas burner and leave until it's nicely charred.

Does naan bread have to be cooked? ›

Yes, they are safe. The reason why warming up is recommended is simply taste and texture: When cool, they are more rigid, dry and crumbly, warmed up they become soft and more pleasant to eat. So if you are just hungry, start nibbling.

Can I use microwave for bread? ›

You can make bread in the microwave! You won't use quite the same ingredients that you'd use for conventional bread. Indeed, this recipe is similar to a sugarless cake. You can bake a microwave simple bread in five minutes, plus mixing time.

How do you keep naan soft after cooking? ›

Perhaps wetting the naan first or introducing some steam during the reheating process in the oven could have made a difference. Placing a tray of water beneath the naan while it's baking might infuse the necessary moisture to retain its softness, all while achieving that desired crisp exterior.

What is the difference between Afghan naan and Indian naan? ›

Afghan naan is different in shape, texture, and taste from Indian varieties. While the main ingredient – wheat flour – is the same, Afghan bakers hand-shape the dough, rather than rolling it out, and their use of a tandoor results in large, pillowy rounds.

Is naan healthy or unhealthy? ›

While it may contain more carbs and sugars, it earns its reputation as a healthy alternative with its relatively generous amounts of protein and fiber. Despite its high carb content, naan can be considered a more nutrient-dense alternative to white bread and pita.

How to heat store bought naan? ›

Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove Naan from package and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle Naan lightly with water and place on middle oven rack. Heat 2–3 minutes, serve hot.

How do you reheat naan without it getting hard? ›

Try this hack wherein you add a few drops of water into the pan and heat the naan until it bubbles up. Don't cover the pan with a lid. Once reheated, it will become soft and will stay soft for a long time!”

How to prepare pre cooked naan? ›

Heating Naan
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