Description
Peshwari Naan is a delightful sweet and nutty traditional Indian flatbread. Perfect for pairing with rich curries or enjoying on its own, this homemade version offers a unique combination of flavors with coconut, pistachios, and raisins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g plain flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp fast-action yeast
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 2g (1 tsp) salt
- 100ml milk (warm)
- 100ml water (warm)
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 25g shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
- 25g raisins (or sultanas)
- 25g desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
- ½ tsp cardamom powder (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop pistachios or pulse them briefly in a food processor. Mix with raisins, desiccated coconut, and cardamom powder. Add honey or sugar if using, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and baking powder. Make a well in the center, add milk, water, and yogurt. Mix to combine, then add oil or ghee.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into 6 portions. Roll each into a circle 15cm in diameter. Place 1-2 tablespoons filling in the center, gather edges to seal, forming a ball, then roll into a teardrop shape, 20cm long and 15cm wide.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook each naan for 1-2 minutes per side until bubbles form and brown spots appear. Optionally, brush with butter or ghee while cooking.
- Repeat for all naans. Optionally, char slightly under a broiler for 30 seconds.
Notes
- For storage, wrap naans in foil and consume within 24 hours or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freeze wrapped in plastic and foil for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a dry skillet or oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: N/A