Onion Naan

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Onion Naan
140 min.
10
217kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your cooking repertoire with a delightful and aromatic bread, look no further than Onion Naan! This traditional Indian flatbread packs a flavorful punch, thanks to the sweet, caramelized onions that are folded into the dough. It's perfect for a variety of occasions, whether as an irresistible starter, a tasty antipasti, or a satisfying snack to accompany your favorite dishes.

What makes this Onion Naan truly special is its soft and pillowy texture, which is achieved through a careful fermentation process with active dry yeast. As the dough rises, it develops an incredible lightness, making every bite a soft and chewy delight. The hint of richness from the whole-milk yogurt and ghee ensures that this naan is not just good but truly memorable.

Imagine breaking apart freshly made naan, still warm from the skillet, with its lightly blistered edges and a sprinkle of sea salt on top. It pairs beautifully with curries, dal, or can even be enjoyed on its own! For those who appreciate the irresistible allure of homemade bread, this recipe is an excellent choice.

Whether you’re planning a dinner party or just treating yourself to a comforting meal, Onion Naan is a versatile and satisfying addition to your culinary collection. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this scrumptious vegetarian bread that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of India!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 ounces yeast dry
  • 3.5 cups flour all-purpose plus more for surface and hands
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • small onion finely chopped
  • cup yogurt (not Greek)
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoons ghee melted plus more (clarified butter)
  • 0.8 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-lowheat until an instant-read thermometerregisters 100°F.
  2. Transfer to a small bowland whisk in yeast and sugar.
  3. Let stand untilfoamy, about 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk 3 1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt ina large bowl to blend.
  5. Add yeast mixture,onion, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons ghee.
  6. Mix doughuntil blended but still shaggy.
  7. Transfer dough to a lightly flouredwork surface. Knead until a smooth doughforms, adding flour as needed (dough willbe sticky), about 5 minutes. Lightly greaseanother large bowl with ghee, place doughin bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with plasticwrap.
  8. Let rise in a warm, draft-free areauntil doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  9. Punch down dough and divide into 10pieces. Using floured hands, roll each pieceinto a ball on a lightly floured surface.Cover with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.
  10. Heat a large cast-iron or other heavyskillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coatwith ghee. Working with 1 piece at a time,stretch dough with your hands or roll out witha rolling pin to 1/8" thickness.
  11. Sprinkle withsalt. Cook until lightly blistered, puffed, andcooked through, about 2 minutes per side.Wrap in foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
  12. DO AHEAD: Naan dough can be made4 hours before shaping. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein12.86%
Fat17.23%
Carbs69.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.01
Glycemic Load
24.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.57043477245%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.87kcal
10.84%
Fat:4.11g
6.32%
Saturated Fat:2.3g
14.4%
Carbohydrates:37.47g
12.49%
Net Carbohydrates:35.98g
13.08%
Sugar:3.58g
3.97%
Cholesterol:10.37mg
3.46%
Sodium:259.95mg
11.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.9g
13.79%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
29.78%
Folate:100.92µg
25.23%
Selenium:16.15µg
23.08%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.35%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.61%
Vitamin B3:2.93mg
14.63%
Iron:2.08mg
11.58%
Phosphorus:110.74mg
11.07%
Calcium:79.8mg
7.98%
Fiber:1.49g
5.96%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.21%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.58%
Magnesium:17.56mg
4.39%
Potassium:153.78mg
4.39%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.15%
Copper:0.07mg
3.64%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.12%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.34%
Source:Epicurious