Afghani Naan

For the final day of second week of BM#38 , my naan journey ends up in Afghanistan . The Afghani Naan or bread is national dish of Afghanistan . It is usually of oval or rectangular shape and baked in tandoor .It has no firm crust and taste similar to Indian and Pakistani naan. It has very dense and rich taste. So let’s start the recipe . Yum

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoon yeast
1 teaspoon salt
Lukewarm Water as required

1 teaspoon nigella seeds
Dry flour for dusting
1 tablespoon butter

Method:
Sift all purpose flour in a bowl .Add 1/4 cup lukewarm water in yeast and let it rise.
Knead a firm dough using enough water.
Let the dough ferment for 3-4 hours , covered with wet cloth.
When the dough rises , make 6 round balls from it.
Dust one dough ball with dry flour .
Roll it the rolling bard with the help of rolling pin. Make elongated and thin shaped naan.With the help of wet fingers make impressions on the naan. Sprinkle nigella seeds over it.
Now place this naan over hot iron griddle.
Flip the side to cook evenly and then with the help of tongs cook it directly over flame. You may also bake this naan in oven.

Keep it in a casserole or plate , smear with butter .

Serve hot with any side dish.

Serve-4. Cooking time-30 minutes

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Best regards,

Sapana Behl

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