Kashmiri Naan

Kashmiri Naan

Traditional Indian bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts

Ingredients (4 servings)
1
Ingredient: All-purpose flour
Quantity: 2 cups
2
Ingredient: Yogurt
Quantity: 1/2 cup
3
Ingredient: Active dry yeast
Quantity: 2 teaspoons
4
Ingredient: Sugar
Quantity: 1 teaspoon
5
Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
6
Ingredient: Warm milk
Quantity: 1/4 cup
7
Ingredient: Ghee (clarified butter)
Quantity: 3 tablespoons
8
Ingredient: Dried cranberries
Quantity: 1/4 cup
9
Ingredient: Chopped cashews
Quantity: 1/4 cup
10
Ingredient: Chopped almonds
Quantity: 1/4 cup
11
Ingredient: Raisins
Quantity: 1/4 cup
12
Ingredient: Pistachios, chopped
Quantity: 1/4 cup
13
Ingredient: Saffron strands
Quantity: 1/4 teaspoon )
Preparation: soaked in 1 tablespoon warm milk
14
Ingredient: Melted ghee (for brushing)
Quantity: 2 tablespoons
Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Preparation

1
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.


2
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and yogurt. Mix well.


3
Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until you have a soft and smooth dough. If the dough seems too sticky, you can add a little more flour.


4
Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.


5
In the meantime, prepare the stuffing. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a small pan. Add the dried cranberries, chopped cashews, chopped almonds, raisins, and pistachios. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the nuts are slightly toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.


6
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.


7
Take one portion of the dough and roll it into a circle of about 6-7 inches in diameter.


8
Place a portion of the stuffing in the center of the circle. Fold the edges of the dough over the stuffing, sealing it well.


9
Gently roll the stuffed dough into a naan shape, about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing.


10
Heat a tawa or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place a naan on the heated pan and cook for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown spots appear on the bottom.


11
Flip the naan and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.


12
Brush the cooked naan with melted ghee.


13
Repeat the process with the remaining naans.


14
Serve hot and enjoy the delicious Kashmiri Naan!