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Vegan Naan - Indian Flatbread

Naan is an Indian flatbread. This vegan naan is easy and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Indian Flatbread, Naan recipe, vegan naan, Vegan Recipes
Servings: 8 Naan Bread
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Ipsa Faujdar

Equipment

Ingredients

For topping

  • 5 - 6 tbsp nigella seeds/ sesame seeds
  • 5 - 6 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 8 tsp vegan butter

Instructions

  • In a bowl take lukewarm water.
  • Add instant yeast and sugar and leave it for 10 minutes till it's bit foamy on top.
  • Once it's activated, add non-dairy milk, pinch of salt, baking powder, and Flour.
  • Knead well to a dough.
  • Cover and leave it for 30 minutes minimum so that the flour will ferment and rise.
  • Brush it with little oil.
  • After 30 minutes knead again for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into equal portions.
  • Take the balls and stick some cilantro leaves and nigella seeds/ sesame seeds on top.
  • Then roll it to circle or oval shape.

Method - I

  • Heat a skillet (preferably cast-iron skillet).
  • Place the rolled naan on tawa.
  • Once you see bubbles on the surface, flip to the other side.
  • Cook for a minute or two. Remove from heat.
  • Brush with vegan butter. (for nonvegans or vegetarians brush with ghee or butter.

Method - II

  • Heat the skillet.
  • Now brush the backside of naan with water.
  • Place the wet side of naan on the skillet.
  • Now when you see bubbles on the surface, flip it with the skillet.
  • Cook the naan in the direct flame (like tandoori roti).
  • Once cooked, brush some butter or ghee on top.

Notes

  1. add vegan yogurt while kneading flour. However, this is optional. you can also add 2 tbsp thick coconut cream for softer naan. In that case skip adding any milk or just a little if at all required.
  2. Take instant yeast for quick fermentation. If you are taking regular dry active yeast, then keep the dough for a minimum of 2 hrs for fermentation.
  3. You can also make the recipe yeast-free. Just replace yeast mixture with thick greek curd/ vegan yogurt, oil, baking powder. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes.
  4. You can also replace the refined flour with half wheat flour + half refined flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg