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The famous tandoor bread of North India.

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Preparation Time : 
Cooking Time: 30 to 45 mins.
Makes 10 to 15 naans.
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Ingredients


2 1/4 cups plain flour (maida)
2 tsp levelled, baking powder
1/3 cup curds (dahi)
4 tsp butter
4 tsp sugar
2 to 4 tsp ghee
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup milk

For the topping
1 tsp aniseeds (vilayati saunf)
1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
2 tsp liquid ghee

Method
  1. Sieve the flour. Add the sugar and salt.
  2. Apply the butter to the flour.
  3. Make a well in the centre. Put the baking powder in the centre and cover with the curds.
  4. Wait for 1/2 minute.
  5. Make a soft dough by adding the milk and enough water.
  6. Knead the dough very well.
  7. Add the ghee and knead again.
  8. Keep the dough under a wet cloth for 3 hours.
  9. Roll out naan in the shape of triangles.
  10. Mix the ingredients for the topping.
  11. Spread a little of the topping mixture on each naan and bake in a tandoor.
  12. Serve hot with butter.
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