Indian Lower Fat Naan Food

NAAN

Steps:

• In a large glass, dissolve the dry yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar with 3/4 cup warm water (about 100 degrees F). Let it sit on your counter until it's frothy, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sift the flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar and baking powder into a large, deep bowl.
• Once the yeast is frothy, add the yogurt and the olive oil into the glass, and stir to combine. Pour the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients and add the kalonji and fennel seeds, if using, and gently mix the ingredients together with a fork. When the dough is about to come together, use your hands to mix. It will feel like there isn't enough flour at first, but keep going until it transforms into a soft, slightly sticky and pliable dough. As soon as it comes together, stop kneading. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and let it sit in a warm, draft-free place for 2 to 4 hours.
• When you're ready to roll, make sure you have two bowls on your counter: one with extra flour in it, and one with water. The dough will be extremely soft and sticky-this is good! Separate the dough into 6 equal portions and lightly roll each one in the bowl of extra flour to keep them from sticking to each other.
• Shape the naan. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into a teardrop shape, narrower at the top than at the bottom. It should be 8 to 9-inches long, 4-inches wide at its widest point and about 1/4-inch thick. Once you've formed the general shape, you can also pick it up by one end and wiggle it; the dough's own weight will stretch it out a little. Repeat this method with the rest of the dough. (If you're making the gluten-free version, you'll have better luck pressing the dough out with your fingertips, than rolling.)
• Warm a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it's nearly smoking. Make sure you have a lid large enough to fit the skillet and have a bowl of melted butter at the ready.
• Dampen your hands in the bowl of water and pick up one of your naans, flip-flopping it from one hand to the other to lightly dampen it. Gently lay it in the skillet and set your timer for 1 minute. The dough should start to bubble.
• After about 1 minute, flip the naan. It should be blistered and somewhat blackened, don't worry - that's typical of traditional naan! Cover the skillet with the lid and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
• Remove the naan from the skillet, brush with a bit of butter and sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt. Place the naan in a tea towel-lined dish. Repeat with the rest of the naans and serve.

INDIAN LOWER-FAT NAAN

Steps:

• Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix together. (Mixer with dough hook makes it go fast).
• Add 1/2 yogurt and mix, then add more and more till dough forms into formed ball. You want it not to be too dry and not sticky.
• Rest dough in bowl for 30-60 minutes.
• Split apart dough into golf ball size balls.
• Prepare a flat surface with extra flour and dust a ball and roll it out to a 3-6 inch wide piece.
• Once all pieces are done start a pan up at medium heat.
• Spray with butter spray on back and forward. Best to use clean hands and apply light butter to each side evenly.
• Place on pan and wait for bubbles to appear (if cooking too fast turn down).
• Check bottom for color and then flip.
• Sometimes I flip again to enhance bubbles.
• Serve.

BEST HEALTHY VEGAN INDIAN NAAN (OR GARLIC NAAN) BREAD!

Steps:

• Mix together flour, baking powder,salt, cumin and corriander in a lerge mixing bowl.
• Stir in the soy milk and vegan sour cream, then knead it in the bowl till it holds together well, adding more flour if necessary.
• Place on a floured surface and continue kneading for about 5 to 10 minutes till the dough feels smooth and elastic.
• Form the dough into a ball and put it in a non-stick bowl, covered with a towel, to rest for an hour or longer.
• Take the dough out and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
• Form each into a ball and press the balls flat into round discs.
• Heat a large non-stick frying pan or griddle on medium heat.
• Take 1 piece of dough at a time and roll it out on a floured surface till it is about 8-10 inches across and less than 1/4 inch thick.
• Lay it on the hot griddle and cook it over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until it puffs up and some blackish-brown spots apear.
• Serve hot.
• To reheat, wrap them in aluminum foil, in packets of 5 or 6 breads (or less) and bake (in pre-heated oven) at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.