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 recipe - How to make Butter Naan Without Using Yeast, Naan Made On Stove Top Or Tava
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 naans
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.
| Energy | 138 cal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg |
| Vitamin A | 145.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 29.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 47.9 mg |
| Sodium | 36.9 mg |
| Potassium | 47.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Can we use wheat flour instead of maida? Will it make any difference?
I tried.. Perfect and soft Naan.. I served with Punjabi chhole
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.
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.