Soft, fluffy naan bread with specks of green mint leaves arranged stylishly on a rustic wooden serving board. Seared edges add a enticing contrast to the otherwise light hue of the bread and fresh mint leaves. A accompanying dish of bright, tangy tamarind chutney elevates the color palette.

Mint-Infused Naan Bread

Name: Mint-Infused Naan Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: dried yeast, 2 teaspoons; sugar, 2 teaspoons; warm water, 1 cup; all-purpose flour, 3.5 cups; salt, 1 teaspoon; plain yoghurt, 1/2 cup use non-dairy for vegan alternative; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup finely chopped

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Kneading

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 06, 2024

In the midst of winter, we will be drawn to the warm, fluffiness of freshly baked bread paired with the invigorating flair of Indian cuisine. Our key ingredient 'Mint' will add a twist, proving that this herb is not just for summer!

Ingredients (for 4)

Dried yeast - 2 teaspoons
Sugar - 2 teaspoons
Warm water - 1 cup
All-purpose flour - 3.5 cups
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Plain yoghurt - 1/2 cup - use non-dairy for vegan alternative
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Fresh mint leaves - 1/2 cup - finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣💦⏱️

In a small bowl, add the sugar, yeast and warm water. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until it starts to froth.
Step 2 - 🍚🧂🍶

In a large bowl, add flour and salt, create a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture, yoghurt, and oil. Combine these until a dough begins to form.
Step 3 - 👋🍃🕑

Add in the finely chopped mint leaves and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
Step 4 - 🍽️🥐🕑

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
Step 5 - 👋🍞💨

Once the dough has doubled in size, knock it back and knead it again for a couple of minutes.
Step 6 - 🔪🍞🧑‍🍳

Divide the dough into 8 equal parts.
Step 7 - 🔥🍳⛅

Heat a grill or a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat.
Step 8 - 🍽️🍞🔥

Roll out each portion of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and place on the heated grill or skillet. Cook each side until nicely browned and puffed, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 9 - 🍽️🍮🌿

Serve fresh and warm with tamarind chutney.

Additional

While kneading the dough, kids can help you to incorporate the mint leaves into the dough. Naan bread's origin traces back to the Indian subcontinent, with early appearances in the courts of Delhi Sultanate in the 1300s. The beauty of this recipe is that it can serve as a blank canvas! Feel free to experiment with other herbs such as coriander or spices like cumin.