Butter Naan Without Using Yeast, Naan Made On Stove Top Or Tava
by Tarla Dalal

Surprise your family by preparing these delicious naans right at home using everyday ingredients. You don’t even need yeast, and these Butter Naans can be cooked easily in a tava. Common ingredients like curds, baking soda, baking powder and butter help to produce the characteristic texture of the naan, while a sprinkling of black til boosts its aroma.

However, if you don’t wish to include til, you can just omit that step. Enjoy these Butter Naans made without using yeast, with a spicy gravy-based accompaniment like subzis and curries or dal .

Butter Naan Without Using Yeast, Naan Made On Stove Top Or Tava

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Butter Naan Without Using Yeast, Naan Made On Stove Top Or Tava recipe - How to make Butter Naan Without Using Yeast, Naan Made On Stove Top Or Tava

2 cups plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp baking soda
a pinch of baking powder
1 tbsp soft butter
salt to taste
plain flour (maida) for rolling
4 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til)
butter for brushing

Method

Combine the plain flour, curds, baking soda, baking powder, butter and salt in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
Press a portion of the dough flat on a rolling board and sprinkle ½ tsp of black sesame seeds over it. Roll out into an oblong of 150 mm. (6") using a little plain flour for rolling.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place the naan over it with the sesame seeds side facing downwards.
Cook it on one side till it puffs slightly and then turn over.
Cook it on the other side till it puffs a little and then roast it on an open flame till it turns golden brown from both the sides.
Repeat the steps 4 to 6 to make 7 more naans.
Brush each naan with a little butter and serve immediately.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per naan

Energy	138 cal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbohydrates	20.9 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Fat	4.3 g
Cholesterol	11 mg
Sodium	36.9 mg

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Radhika

on 19 Mar 21 02:47 PM

Can we use wheat flour instead of maida? Will it make any difference?

Tarla Dalal

19 Mar 21 07:37 PM

You can try this recipe using whole wheat. https://www.tarladalal.com/whole-wheat-coriander-and-sesame-seeds-naan-40859r

Foodie #690575

on 28 Apr 20 09:19 PM

I tried.. Perfect and soft Naan.. I served with Punjabi chhole

SRIRAM

on 10 Nov 17 12:36 PM

Hi I Have tried this recipe of making the naan and your potato kofta in makhani gravy as a side dish!it came out very well...!Thanks for posting.

10 Nov 17 12:41 PM

Hi, Thank you for your kind words and we are very happy to know you have loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them..happy Cooking !!

Payal Parikh 86

on 21 Jun 16 09:05 AM

I always wanted a recipe of naan without using yeast and this recipe was great, I make this often and serve it with nice kolhapuri or a makhani gravy.