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Yeast Naan Recipe | Whole Wheat Naan With Yeast | How To Make Whole Wheat naan at home

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Yeast naan is an unleavened Indian flatbread which is very popular in restaurants. Naan’s can be made with yeast or without yeast. In this recipe, I used yeast and prepared this whole wheat yeast naan which was served with mutton and shahi kofta curry. Yeast naan is an unleavened Indian flatbread which is very popular in restaurants. Naan's can be made with yeast or without yeast.

Due to digestive problems, I get after consuming refined flour I am bound to use whole wheat flour most of the time. For Y I wanted to make Yogurt paratha, but on weekend we had to go to a friend’s place for the potluck. And then yeast naan came in my mind. Though I was hesitant to serve in 10 person’s gathering, my husband gave a green signal. This is the same way I prepared Xmas Paratha.

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To make this yeast naan, whole wheat flour was kneaded with yeast, curd, salt, and sugar. Rested for an hour to let the yeast work on. After an hour punch the dough to release the air bubbles and knead just for one minute. Divide into equal portions and cook like normal paratha. Must say whole wheat naan has come out so soft and fluffy, definitely, it is not as stretchy as refined flour naan. So let see how to make whole wheat yeast naan.Yeast naan is an unleavened Indian flatbread which is very popular in restaurants. Naan's can be made with yeast or without yeast.

Yeast Naan | How To Make Whole Wheat Naan

Ingredient                                                    6 Medium Size Naan

2 Cup whole wheat flour
1/2 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp salt
1 Tsp active dry yeast
1/4 Cup yogurt
1/4+3/4 Cup warm water
2 Tblsp oil
1 Tsp sugar
Butter for spreading on naan

Method

  1. First of all in a mixing bowl gather flour, baking soda. Combine nicely.
  2. In a bowl add yeast, sugar, and salt. Add 1/4 cup warm water and mix nicely. Cover it and keep it for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes yeast should be bubble up and frothy.
  3. Now add this yeast frothy water, 2 tbsp oil, yogurt in dry ingredient. You need 3/4 cup extra water to knead the dough. Knead till everything bind together nicely.
  4. Apply little oil on top and cover with aluminum foil. Keep it in a warm place for at least one hour. The dough will double up in an hour.Yeast naan is an unleavened Indian flatbread which is very popular in restaurants. Naan's can be made with yeast or without yeast.
  5. After an hour punch the dough to release air and knead for a minute. Whole wheat yeast naan dough is ready for further use.
  6. Divide the dough into equal parts. I made 6 naans with this dough. Heat a griddle on medium heat. 
  7. Dust the rolling surface and roll into 6-7″ oval shape. Transfer it to the hot griddle.
  8. Cook for 1 minute and then flip it over. Cook again for 1 minute. After this transfer it to a plate.
  9. Spread the butter on hot naans and sprinkle chopped coriander. Yeast naan or whole wheat yeast naan is ready to serve.

Note

  1. My stove is electric so could not make it on the direct flame.
  2. Use of sesame seeds is completely optional here.

Yeast Naan is my entry for the letter Y in A to Z Indian flatbreads

A- Ajwain Paratha
B- Besan Paratha
C- Cheela (Kuttu Ka Cheela)
D- Dosa (Vrat Ka Dosa)
E- Elaichi Roti (cheeni roti)
F- Farali Paratha Kuttu Ka Bherwa Paratha
G- Gajar Ka Paratha (carrot paratha)
H- Hara Pyaz Ka Paratha (spring onion paratha)
I- Indori Sev Paratha(Bhujiya Paratha)
J- Jain Khakhra
K- Kerala Parotta or Malabar Parotta
L- Lifafa Paratha(palak paneer lifafa paratha)
M- Multigrain Paratha
N- Nachini Pizza Paratha
O- Onion Capsicum Paratha
P- Paneer Paratha
Q- Quinoa Roti or Quinoa Flatbread
R- Rajgira Paratha (vrat ka paratha)
S- Soya Kheema Paratha
T- Tofu Paratha
U- Urad Dal Poori or Bedmi Poori
V- Vrat Ka Paratha(Sama Rice Paratha)
W- Wholewheat Vedmi or Gujarati Puran Poli
X- Xmas Paratha
Y- Yeast Naan Whole wheat naan

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Yeast naan is an unleavened Indian flatbread which is very popular in restaurants. Naan's can be made with yeast or without yeast.

Yeast Naan Recipe | Whole Wheat Naan With Yeast | How To Make Whole Wheat naan at home

Bhawana
Yeast naan is an unleavened Indian flatbread which is very popular in restaurants. Naan's can be made with yeast or without yeast.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Dough Resting Time 1 hr
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 Naan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 Tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • 1 Tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 Cup yogurt
  • 1/4+3/4 Cup warm water
  • 2 Tblsp oil
  • 1 Tsp sugar
  • Butter for spreading on naan

Instructions
 

  • First of all in a mixing bowl gather flour, baking soda. Combine nicely.
  • In a bowl add yeast, sugar, and salt. Add 1/4 cup warm water and mix nicely. Cover it and keep it for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes yeast should be bubble up and frothy.
  • Now add this yeast frothy water, 2 tbsp oil, yogurt in dry ingredient. You need 3/4 cup extra water to knead the dough. Knead till everything bind together nicely.
  • Apply little oil on top and cover with aluminum foil. Keep it in a warm place for at least one hour. The dough will double up in an hour.
  • After an hour punch the dough to release air and knead for a minute. Whole wheat yeast naan dough is ready for further use.
  • Divide the dough into equal parts. I made 6 naans with this dough. Heat a griddle on medium heat. 
  • Dust the rolling surface and roll into 6-7″ oval shape. Transfer it to the hot griddle.
  • Cook for 1 minute and then flip it over. Cook again for 1 minute. After this transfer it to a plate.
  • Spread the butter on hot naans and sprinkle chopped coriander. Yeast naan or whole wheat yeast naan is ready to serve.

Notes

  1. My stove is electric so could not make it on the direct flame.
  2. Use of sesame seeds is completely optional here.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Yeast Naan Recipe | Whole Wheat Naan With Yeast | How To Make Whole Wheat naan at home
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 0g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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  8. Vaishali Sabnani

    The yeast naans look scrumptious , all buttery they must have tasted absolutely amazing . Yogurt paratha too is a lovely option , but to use Yeast for Y is a great idea . I stuck to Yellow !

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  9. Priya Suresh

    Though no yeast naan do exists, i always love yeasted naan, dunno why. And those whole wheat naan looks just prefect to finish a meal with some paneer based side dishes. Yumm…

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