SPICED NAAN

Preparation Method :

• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir in the yeast, sugar, fennel seeds, onion seeds and cumin seeds.
• Stir the hand-hot milk into the flour mixture, then add the oil, yogurt and beaten egg. Mix to form a smooth dough.
• Tip the dough out on to a lightly floured surface and knead it for at least 10 minutes until smooth.
• Return to the clean, lightly oiled bowl, Cover the bowl plastic wrap and set aside until the dough has doubled in bulk.
• Preheat the oven to 240°C/475°F/Gas 9 after placing a heavy baking sheet in the oven. Also preheat the grill (broiler).
• Knead the dough again lightly and divide it into 5-6 pieces.
• Quickly roll the piece of dough out to a teardrop shape, brush lightly with oil and slap the naan on to the hot baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
• Bake the naan in the oven for 2-3 minutes until puffed up, then place the baking sheet under the grill (broil) until the naan are lightly browned.
• Serve hot or warm as an accompaniment to an Indian curry.