Earthy Cremini Mushroom and Fenugreek Naan
Indian-inspired bread enriched with Cremini mushrooms.
Category
Main Course
Prep
130 minutes
Cook
12 minutes
Style
Indian
Technique
Baking
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily recipe · October 23, 2025
A little about this dish
Welcome to a unique twist on Indian bread-making, featuring the earthy richness of Cremini mushrooms. Toasted fenugreek seeds infuse the dough with a characteristic Indian flavor, while Greek yogurt adds a delightful tang. The seasonal Cremini mushrooms are baked into the bread, yielding a surprising and delectable crunch with each bite.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Cremini mushrooms — 1 cup — diced
- Fenugreek seeds — 1 teaspoon — toasted and ground
- Greek yogurt — 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour — 2 cups
- Active dry yeast — 1 packet
- Warm water — 1 cup
- Honey — 1 tablespoon
- Mozzarella cheese — 1 cup — shredded
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons — for kneading
- Salt — 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh cilantro — 2 tablespoons — chopped for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍯💧🕐In a bowl, blend the yeast with warm water and honey. Leave it for 5 minutes so it bubbles.
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Step 2 — 🍚🧂🌿In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and ground fenugreek.
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Step 3 — 🥣🧈🍞Pour the yeast mixture and Greek yogurt into the dry ingredients. Combine everything until it evolves into a sticky dough.
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Step 4 — 👋🏼🍞😋Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes, adding olive oil gradually until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
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Step 5 — 🍞🍄👋🏼Incorporate the diced Cremini mushrooms to the dough and knead for another 2-3 minutes.
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Step 6 — 🍞⏰🌡️Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
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Step 7 — 🍞🧀🔪Divide the dough into four parts. For each part, roll out the dough on a floured surface till it forms a circle, sprinkle mozzarella on top and fold it to close, pressing lightly.
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Step 8 — 🔥⏲️🍽️Preheat the oven to 450°F and place a baking stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
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Step 9 — 🍞🔥⏲️Place your dough circles on the heated baking stone (or sheet) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread puffs up and spots are golden brown.
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Step 10 — 🍞🌿🍽️Sprinkle fresh cilantro on the breads before serving.
A final fox tip
This dish is perfect for a warm, cozy meal that can be paired with a variety of dips. Opt for a chutney or curry, or even clarified butter for a more authentic Indian flair. Young ones can help out with the kneading of the dough and tossing in the mushrooms. If you want to try a different cheese, feel free to experiment!