Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (Pan-Fried & Baked)

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making Naan, a popular Indian flatbread:

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Basic receipe for naan


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons melted ghee or butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Additional flour for dusting

Preparation:

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water (not too hot or it will kill the yeast), sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is activated.

  2. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, yogurt, melted ghee or butter, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix well until a rough dough forms.

  3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a clean, floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

  4. First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

  5. Preheat the oven: If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven and preheat it to the highest temperature possible (usually around 500°F or 260°C). If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a baking sheet.

  6. Divide and shape the dough: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air bubbles. Divide the dough into equal-sized portions (usually 6-8 portions) and shape each portion into a ball.

  7. Roll out the naan: Take one dough ball and roll it out into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/4 inch thick. You can use a rolling pin and some extra flour to prevent sticking.

  8. Bake the naan: Carefully place the rolled-out naan onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 2-3 minutes, or until the naan puffs up and the bottom is golden brown. You can also broil the naan for an additional minute to get a charred effect on top.

  9. Brush with ghee: Once the naan is done baking, remove it from the oven and brush the top with melted ghee or butter for added flavor and moisture.

  10. Serve hot: Serve the naan warm with your favorite Indian curries or dishes. Enjoy!

This recipe makes soft and fluffy naan bread that pairs perfectly with various Indian dishes. Feel free to customize it by adding garlic, herbs, or seeds like nigella (kalonji) or sesame for extra flavor.

Basic receipe for naan

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