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Sourdough naan placed in a basket, topped with cilantro and sesame seeds.
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5 from 1 vote

Sourdough Naan

Quick, easy to make and super fluffy sourdough naan.
These are airy, have a slight tang and also a great way to use up sourdough discard from any recipe! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 335kcal
Author: Smruti

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unfed 100% hydration Sourdough starter
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Plain Yogurt
  • ½ cup Warm Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Black Sesame seeds
  • 2-3 tablespoon Salted butter (as needed)

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together milk, yogurt and sourdough starter. Spread the starter evenly in the mixture.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well till a shaggy dough forms.
  • Cover with a damp towel and place in a warm place for 2 hours. If using the Instant Pot, let it rest covered on yogurt mode for 45 minutes.
  • After the dough has rested, transfer to a lightly floured surface and divide into 6 parts.
  • Preheat a cast iron or thick griddle/ tava to medium high flame.
  • Using one part of the dough roll it out to a round or oval of ¼ inch thickness.
  • Spread black sesame seeds and other toppings like green chili, garlic or cilantro. Press it down so that they stick.
  • Turn the naan over and apply some water. Transfer the naan to the tava, wet side down.
  • Cook on medium-high flame till a few spots appear on the naan.
  • Turn the tava over and cook on direct flame till the naan bubbles and all the portions are cooked.
  • Remove from tava and spread some salted butter on it. Serve warm with your favorite Indian curry.

Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg