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. 
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 | How To Make Whole Wheat Naan
Ingredient 6 Medium Size Naan
2 Cup whole wheat flour
½ Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp salt
1 Tsp active dry yeast
¼ Cup yogurt
¼+3/4 Cup warm water
2 Tblsp oil
1 Tsp sugar
Butter for spreading on naan
Method
- First of all in a mixing bowl gather flour, baking soda. Combine nicely.
- In a bowl add yeast, sugar, and salt. Add ¼ 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 ¾ 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.
Note
- My stove is electric so could not make it on the direct flame.
- 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 Recipe | Whole Wheat Naan With Yeast | How To Make Whole Wheat naan at home
Ingredients
- 2 Cup whole wheat flour
- ½ Tsp baking soda
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1 Tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ Cup yogurt
- ¼+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 ¼ 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 ¾ 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
- My stove is electric so could not make it on the direct flame.
- Use of sesame seeds is completely optional here.
Nutrition
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Ritu Tangri
Now I have started yearning for naan, but I love to have it with dal makhani. So will have to wait till I make it 🙂 By that time let me satiate myself virtually
code2cook
Thanks Ritu, naan always call for dal makhani 🙂
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I think the naan tastes the best with the fermentation with yeast. Those Naans look amazing and I am craving for some paneer subzi and that naan. You have made it so well.
code2cook
Thanks you for loving this naan recipe. Yeah I am planning to make one without yeast too.
Srivalli Jetti
The naans look very inviting and kids will love it..making it with whole wheat is surely a good move!
code2cook
Thanks for liking whole wheat naan.
Renu
Yeast naan looks so yum and making it with whole wheat is sure a win win for all. Would love with some Chole Masala.
code2cook
Thanks Renu for appreciating yeast naan.
Padmajha PJ
Yeasted naan looks so inviting and a nice pick for the alphabet Bhawana.
code2cook
Thanks PJ for liking yeast naan.
Mayuri Patel
I like making wheat naan over plain ones. Yours have turned out superb.
code2cook
Thanks for liking yeast naan
M.Gayathri Raani
I always prefer the yeast naan to the baking powder one. They turn out really soft and yum. Yours has turned out perfect..
code2cook
Thanks Gayatri for liking yeast naan.
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 !
code2cook
Thanks di for liking this yeast naan choice.
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...
code2cook
Thanks Priya for liking my whole wheat naan recipe.
harini
I always tend to skip plain flour as well. The naan look very appealing and tempting too. Good pick.
code2cook
Thanks Harini for liking whole wheat naan.
Shalini R
That is super easy and healthy. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Will definitely try it out.
code2cook
Thanks Shalini for liking. Actually this whole wheat naan came out great.
Varsha Baikar
Looks very interesting. I'll try this very soon.
Thanks for sharing 🙂 Bhawana
code2cook
Thanks Varsha, even I could not believe these whole wheat naan came out great
Neeraj Kumar
Wow! just looks perfect for hunger!
code2cook
Thanks Neeraj.
Sowmya
The yeast naan looks lovely. I have never seen using both baking powder and yeast for the naan....that's interesting. Nice pick for Y!!
code2cook
Sowmya I made this whole wheat naan with pizza dough.