A golden-brown, hand-formed disk of dough, speckled with bits of earthy Cremini mushrooms. The bread has an appealing irregular shape, with rustic, charred spots from baking, and strands of melted mozzarella lightly pulled apart. A Sprinkle of fresh, green chopped cilantro on top gives it a pop of color and vibrancy.

Earthy Cremini Mushroom and Fenugreek Naan

Name: Earthy Cremini Mushroom and Fenugreek Naan
Prep time: 130 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 142 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 130 minutes

Cook 12 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 23, 2025

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

Step 1 - 🍯💧🕐

In a bowl, blend the yeast with warm water and honey. Leave it for 5 minutes so it bubbles.
Step 2 - 🍚🧂🌿

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and ground fenugreek.
Step 3 - 🥣🧈🍞

Pour the yeast mixture and Greek yogurt into the dry ingredients. Combine everything until it evolves into a sticky dough.
Step 4 - 👋🏼🍞😋

Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes, adding olive oil gradually until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 5 - 🍞🍄👋🏼

Incorporate the diced Cremini mushrooms to the dough and knead for another 2-3 minutes.
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.
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.
Step 8 - 🔥⏲️🍽️

Preheat the oven to 450°F and place a baking stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
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.
Step 10 - 🍞🌿🍽️

Sprinkle fresh cilantro on the breads before serving.

Additional

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!