Cilantro and Coriander Seed Naan Bread

Time

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · 30 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Dry roast the seeds until aromatic. Crush them coarsely using a Mortar and pestle, or use that coffee grinder that has been lying around unused for a while now.

2. 2

   Put them into a pan with the water and bring it to a boil. Set aside. Put the yogurt into another bowl, add the yeast. Pour the seeds+water mixture and stir well.

3. 3

   Add 1-1/2 cups of flour and stir it well until blended. Cover the bowl and let it prove for 30minutes.

   30 min
4. 4

   Then add the salt, oil and the remaining flour. Knead it well on a lightly floured surface until smooth and place it back in the bowl. Cover it and let it double - approx 1 hour.

   60 min
5. 5

   Then punch it down, turn it down on a lightly floured surface and slowly add in the chopped cilantro into the dough.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into small balls and then using a rolling pin, roll it out into oblong shapes.

7. 7

   On a skillet, place the naan, brush it with little oil. Once its done on one side, turn it the other side.

Notes and swaps

Allergens

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