Cheese Naan

Steps

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   In a mixing bowl or pan, take the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.

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   Add baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.

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   Mix very well with a spoon or spatula.

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   Add buttermilk or curd (yogurt)

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   Then add ⅔ to ¾ cup water in parts.

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   Mix well and then add oil or butter.

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   Again mix and begin to knead.

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   Knead very well to a soft, smooth and pliable dough. Add more water if needed while kneading dough.

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   Flatten the dough. Brush some water or oil all over the dough. Cover the bowl and allow to leaven the dough for 2 hours.

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    After 2 hours grate cheese and keep aside. You will need 1 cup grated cheese. You can use cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese or processed cheese.

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    Make medium sized balls from the dough.

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    Dust some flour on the dough ball.

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    Roll in to a 5 to 6 inches diameter circle.

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    Add 2 to 3 tablespoons grated cheese. You can even add less cheese if you want. But it will be like a cheese flavoured naan and not cheese naan.

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    Fold the edges from all around.

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    Bring the edges in the center and then join them. Press the joined edges back on the dough.

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    Dust some more flour and roll the cheese stuffed naan.

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    Roll to 7 to 8 inches circle. brush some water on the side facing you.

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    Sprinkle some nigella seeds or sesame seeds all over and press them with the brush or with your fingers, so that they stick to the naan.

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    Now place the cheese naan with the nigella seeds side facing down on a hot tawa or skillet

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    Roast naan on a medium-high to high flame. It will begin to puff up.

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    When you see some blisters and the naan begins to puff up, flip it. Cook the other side.

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    Flip again when this second side is cooked. You can flip a couple of times more for even roasting.

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    Take them in a plate and spread some butter on top.

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    Then cut the cheese naan bread in two or four pieces if serving immediately. Make all the naans this way. You can serve them hot or stack them in a roti basket or casserole and then serve later.

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    Serve Cheese Snack as a snack or pair them with your Indian meals.