Chetna Makan shares her recipe for the classic Indian flatbread, naan, kicked up with green chiles, cilantro and spices. This easy recipe produces a pillowy soft interior with a crisp finish — and as always, Chetna brings the flavor in this recipe from her cookbook, “Healthy Indian Vegetarian.” GET THE RECIPE ►►
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes
MAKES: 8 naan
Dough
250 grams strong white bread flour
7 grams active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon red chile powder (like cayenne)
1 teaspoon neutral oil
100 grams plain full-fat yogurt
70 milliliters water, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon butter or ghee, for brushing
Spice mix
4 green chiles, such as jalapeños or serranos, finely chopped
40 grams fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
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