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10 Minute Naan Recipe – Delicious and Easy

Charbel Barker — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:23:45 +0000

Inside: Learn how to make this 10 minute naan recipe that everyone will love!

In Mexico, we eat a lot of tortillas – you can have them with pretty much every meal if you want to. When it comes to bread, you are more likely to find sweet breads like conchas and others that are similar.

With that said, I have really come to enjoy bread since moving to the United States, and one of my favorite types is naan. I discovered my love of naan bread when I tried it at an Indian restaurant once alongside some tasty chicken tikka masala. It was the perfect type of bread to dip in the sauce and I just loved it!

I have bought naan at the store a few times, but I thought it would be great to make homemade naan instead this time and I am glad that I did. This was the first time I had made fresh naan, and I was very pleased with how it turned out (and so were my boys and my husband – who proceeded to eat it all!).

What is Naan?

Naan is a soft and flat Indian bread that originated in Central Asia. It is very popular outside of India as well, and can be found in most Indian restaurants around the world. Naan is very common dish all over India, but specially popular in North India where you will find Naans of different varieties like Butter Naan, Garlic Naan, and more.

Naan is often served alongside other Indian food like butter chicken, chicken curry, and more!

How do you make Naan in 10 minutes?

I am sure there are recipes out there that take a long time to make, and they may be more traditional than this version. That said, I have 4 young and hungry boys so being able to make a recipe like this in 10 – 20 minutes is a huge win!

This recipe does not require any rising time and it does not include any yeast. Don’t worry though – it will still come out light, airy and delicious – I promise!

You will need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

Flour (I use kamut flout, but you can use all purpose flour also)
Greek yogurt
Room temperature water
Baking powder
Salt
Oil
Butter, ghee, or garlic butter (to spread on top of the finished naan)

The preparation is so simple! Simply add all of the ingredients except the butter together in a large bowl and mix quickly with a wooden spoon to get all of the ingredients together. After that, continue mixing with your hands until everything is mixed well and a soft dough is formed.

At that point, you will remove the dough to a clean work surface with enough flour and knead it for about 2-3 minutes.

Next, divide into equal pieces and then form about 10-12 dough balls, flattenting them with a rolling pin and heat to medium-high heat a large cast-iron skillet or other pan.

To cook the naan dough, put one piece at a time on the hot pan and cook on each side for approximately 2-3 minutes or until slightly browned. You will know it is done when it is slighly puffy and cooked through.

Once all of the naans are cooked, you can brush them with melted butter, olive oil, garlic butter, or melted ghee. You can also just make plain naan by omitting the butter, ghee, or garlic butter. These are best if you serve them immediately. If you can’t, you can keep them warm in warm oven (about 200 degrees F) until they are ready to serve.

When I made these, trust me, they didn’t last long. Next time, I am going to make sure that I make even more so that we all can get enough!

I am sure there are many different ways to make naan, and I am definitely not an expert on Indian cuisine, but this turned out so well and I just had to share it with you all. It is perfect for weeknights when you need to make something in a hurry. Try it out with our coconut chicken curry recipe that you can find here.

Check out these other bread recipes that you will love.

10 minute naan recipe

Learn how to make this 10 minute naan recipe that everyone will love!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword flatbread, naan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings Pieces of Naan

Calories 131kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 Cup Room Temperature Water
2 3/4 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Tbsp Melted Butter To brush on the fully cooked naan

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients above except for the butter in a large bowl
Mix until just combined with a wooden spoon
Continue mixing by hand for about a minute, or until everything is well combined
Remove to a clean, flour surface and knead for about 2-3 minutes
Divide into 10-12 equal sized balls and flatten with a rolling pin
Heat a cast iron skillet or other non-stick pan to medium-high heat
Cook each naan for 2-3 minutes per side
Remove and brush with butter

Nutrition

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How To Make Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

Charbel Barker — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:04:42 +0000

Inside: Keep reading to find out how to make the very popular and delicious Indian food, Chicken Tikka Masala.

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If you haven’t tried Indian food yet, you will want to check out this recipe. It is popular internationally and it is so delicious! The combination of spices and the way it is cooked makes it very unique, but at the same time similar to many popular Mexican dishes, including the addition of heat (spicy) which makes it even better.

The first time I went to an Indian restaurant was a couple of years ago. I remember that it was served buffet style, which allowed me to try different menu items. The atmosphere was comfortable, and my first choice was Tandoori Chicken, which is similar to a spiced chicken dish that is common in Mexico.

The next thing that I tried was a drink that was one of the most delicious that I have tried. It was called Mango Lassi, and I have since made it many times at home.

After a few more minutes, it was time to try some more food, and from a distance, I saw a dish that reminded me of the home cooked meals that my grandma used to make for me growing up in Mexico. I couldn’t resist trying it, and I have to admit that once I started, I couldn’t stop eating it! If you haven’t guessed yet, the food that I am talking about is Chicken Tikka Masala.

What is Tikka Masala?

Chicken tikka masala is a delicious meal that includes marinated and grilled chicken, cut into cubes, and then served in a warm, delicious and colorful curry sauce. It is somewhat similar to this coconut chicken curry recipe that I posted previously, but the flavors are different.

The color of tikka masala is somewhere between orange and red. It is very creamy with strong flavors as a result of the many spices that it uses. Tikka masala is very popular in India and some spices that it contains are coriander, turmeric, ginger, paprika, and a touch of cayenne pepper to add some heat. You will want to be careful with the cayenne pepper, because if you add too much it will be very spicy!

Tikka masala, like many other recipes, has been modified throughout the years, and many people add evaporated milk, coconut milk, heavy whipping cream, or yogurt to add an additional layer of creaminess.

Is Chicken Tikka Masala Healthy?

Of course! Like all recipe, this ultimately depends on what ingredients you use. For my version, I used fresh ingredients. I also used Gee, which is clarified butter that originated in India. It is delicious and is much higher quality than normal butter.

The combination of spices make this dish quite unique and I recommend that you follow the instructions for sauteeing the spices first in your skillet. Trust me, your kitchen will smell fantastic!

If you are vegan or vegetarian, you can modify this recipe by replacing the chicken with tofu, or you can just use other types of roasted vegetables and serve them in the same sauce. I am sure that it will be delicious too!

A few days ago we went out with a few other couples to celebrate our dear friend’s birthday. Fortunately, she chose a local Indian restaurant. Of course, when I saw chicken tikka masala on the menu, I had to order it. I wasn’t disappointed with the flavor, but I ordered the medium version. When I asked the waitress what scale of spiciness the medium had, she said it was a 2 out of 6. Of course, being Mexican, I wasn’t too concerned about it being too spicy so I went ahead and ordered. When it arrived, it was actually much spicier than I anticipated, but even still, I couldn’t stop eating it. Of course, I had to take some breaks to calm the heat with the fresh mango lassi and delicious naan.

Make sure you try this recipe and let me know how it turns out!

Chicken Tikka Masala

Keep reading to find out how to make the very popular and delicious Indian food, Chicken Tikka Masala.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword tikka masala

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Marinade 6

Total Time 6 35

Servings People

Calories 432kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts cut into cubes
3/4 cup greek yogurt plain
1 1/2 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp coriander
1 1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp ground turmeric
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp ground ginger
1/2 tbsp ground cumin

For the Sauce

2 tbsp ghee can replace with butter or another oil of your choice
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 onion finely chopped
5 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp ground fenugreek
1 can tomato puree
1 can evaporated milk can replace with coconut milk
salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions

For the Chicken

Combine all of the ingredients in a plastic bag or a large bowl with a lid.
Shake the bag or stir everything together and let it marinate all night.
Once marinated, cook the chicken in a skillet with one tablespoon of oil or butter until it is cooked through. Set aside

For the sauce

Add the ghee to a hot skillet with the onion and saute for about 3 minutes.
Add the ginger and cook for one additional minute.
Add the garlic and let caramelize over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the spice and the tomato puree and let reduce for approximately 15 minutes.
Add the evaporated milk.
At this point, you can use an immersion blender or a standard blender to blend the sauce so that it is extra smooth, although this is not required.
Add the chicken to the skillet with the sauce and let cook for 10 additional minutes.
Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition

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