Naan Bread Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Naan Bread Recipe (All Homemade, No Packaged Instructions)
2 cups whole wheat flour (home-milled from wheat grains)
1/2 cup plain yogurt (homemade from fresh milk)
1/2 cup milk (freshly boiled cow or buffalo milk)
1/2 tsp baking soda (optional: wood ash solution or homemade leavening)
1/2 tsp salt (sun-dried or natural rock salt)
2 tbsp ghee or homemade butter (for brushing)
Water (as needed to make the dough)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Naan Bread Recipe
🔸 Step 1: Prepare the Dough (15 min)
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda (if using).
Add yogurt and milk gradually, kneading into a soft dough.
Add water as needed and knead for 8–10 minutes.
Calories: ~680 kcal (mainly from flour, milk, and yogurt)
🔸 Step 2: Rest the Dough (1 hour)
Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
Calories: 0 kcal (resting stage)
🔸 Step 3: Roll the Naan (10 min)
Divide dough into 8 equal portions.
Roll each into an oval or round shape using a rolling pin and flour for dusting.
Calories: 0 kcal (no significant additional intake)
🔸 Step 4: Cook the Naan (15–20 min)
Heat a tandoor, griddle, or clay oven.
Cook each naan for about 1–2 minutes on each side until browned and bubbly.
Calories: ~30 kcal (oil/ghee for cooking)
🔸 Step 5: Brush with Ghee (5 min)
While still hot, brush each naan with a small amount of homemade ghee or butter.
Calories: ~80 kcal (from 2 tbsp ghee split across 8 naans)
Total Preparation Time & Calories per Person
⏱ Total Preparation Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
🔥 Total Calories (Approx):
Step 1: 680 kcal
Step 2 & 3: 0 kcal
Step 4: 30 kcal
Step 5: 80 kcal
Total per batch (8 naans): ~790 kcal × 2 per person = 1580 kcal per person
Each person gets 2 naan breads, and the total calories per person is approximately 790 kcal.