Here is a recipe of rich, soft and delectable Nawabi Naans. A perfect party dish that you can make and impress your friends. They are so delicious that you cannot stop with one. They can be relished with shahi curries.
Ingredients:
APF / Maida ......... 2 cups or as needed
Almonds .............. handful (soaked)
Pistachios .......... handful (soaked)
Ghee / clarified butter .... 2-3 tbsps to brush on the naans
Oil ......................... 2 tbsps (for the dough)
Salt ...................... 1/2 tsp
Sugar .................. 1 tsp
Dry Yeast ............ 2 tsps
Milk powder ............ 2 tbsps
Silver varq ----------- few sheets (optional)
Method:
1. To activate the yeast, take half cup of luke warm water. Mix the sugar and yeast. Cover and set it aside in a warm place until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large bowl mix the milk powder with maida / APF
3. Add the salt and 1 tbsp of oil on the sides and make a well in the center.
4. Start kneading with the yeast mixture adding it little by little. If needed take more luke warm water.
5. Finish kneading with the help of the remaining 1 tbsp. of oil and make a smooth dough.
6. Gather it into a ball. Cover with a cling wrap and set it aside for rising.
7. Meanwhile slice the soaked almonds and pistachios.
8. Take the risen dough and knock it gently to remove air bubbles.
9. Take a small portion as needed and roll it out into an oval shape.
10. Put some almond and pistachio slices and roll it further so that they stick in the naan.
11. Apply some water on the reverse side of the naan with your fingers.
12. Heat the griddle / tawa and put the wet side of the naan on it.
13. Cook on medium flame for 30 - 40 seconds or until done.
14. Invert the tawa and cook the other side directly on the flame moving the tawa to roast it evenly.
15. Spoon some butter on the naans and garnish with silver varq if you like.
16. Serve hot with any curry of your choice.
Yield: 6-7 naans of medium size
Note: Water for activating the yeast should be luke warm. If it is hot the yeast will be dead.
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About the group:
Shhhhh Cooking Secretly is a monthly challenge in a facebook group where we are paired with a different partner every month. Two secret ingredients are chosen by each partner for the other one and we prepare any dish with those ingredients based on the selected theme of the month which was " Flat Breads " It was chosen by Anu Kollon. Check out her recipe of Sindhi Koki
My partner of the month is Radha Rajagopalan who gave me MILK POWDER and SALT as my secret ingredients. I made the Nawabi Naans using them.
I had selected Quinoa and Peanuts as the secret ingredients for her. She made a delicious and healthy Multigrain Veggie Roti with them.
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Nawabi naan looks very rich with all that nuts and silver filling in it, would go well with a lot of mughlai dishes
ReplyDeleteThank you Renu. Yes they really are so soft and rich.
DeleteWow Nawabi Naans, they look so inviting. Definitely making these over the Easter weekend as I have guests coming over for an Indian meal. Am sure they will love these naans.
ReplyDeleteYes Mayuri. Always naans are loved by non Indian friends. These will be perfect for your dinner.Thanks
DeleteNawabi naan with almond and pistachio looks so soft and delicious. Almond and pistachio made it absolutely nawabi. I would love to have it with any spicy curry. Can't wait to try.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sujata. Yes the look is very impressive and so is the taste.
DeleteThese naan look delectable. Truly a royal, nawabi treat!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the detailed recipe. Would love to try making these soon, and dig in with some Paneer Butter Masala. What did you serve with the naan?
Thanks for liking Priya. I have served them with Shahi Paneer
DeleteNawabi Naans look really Nawabi. These delicious,soft and fluffy Naans would be perfect for any dinner party with a rich gravy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear. Yes these are perfect for a party
DeleteWOW! these nawabi naans are spectacular. I love the touch of varq of them too, truly authentic.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them.
DeleteThis is the ultimate naan! This looks fabulous and you have made this wonderfully! I am speechless and love this recipe. This is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment. I am sure your family will love them too.
DeleteTruly looks shahi, shobha. With the studded nuts and varq this is truly a royal feast
ReplyDeleteThanks Kalyani. Everyone loves these. Do make them sometime.
DeleteWow these Nawabi naan look so rich, soft and delicious. Would love to try these since my kids love naans.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anu. I am sure they will love them.
DeleteNawabi naans look oh so rich and delectable with a soft texture. Perfect party food ..can't wait to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks Poonam. Do share the feedback when you make. I am sure your family will love them.
DeleteNawaabi naans look delicious and make a good treat for our weekend menu. You have made them so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jayashree. Glad you liked them.
DeleteLove these rich, soft and delectable Nawabi Naans !!! You made these so beautifully !Perfect party food
ReplyDeleteThanks Sasmita. Everyone loves them when I make.
DeleteDelicious looking shahi naans.. love the way you have garnished with silver warq and pistas... will deftly pair well with navaratan korma
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked them. Must try these sometime.
DeleteNawabi Naan looks fabulous with all the dry fruits in there.It will be a star attraction of any party. Would love to try this soft and fluffy Naan.
ReplyDeleteYes you are right Preethi. These are loved by one and all.
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