Cheese Naan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
8 Cheese Naan
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Calories
264 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Cheese Naan
Description
Cheese Naan combines whole wheat and all-purpose flours with baking powder and baking soda to form a leavened dough enriched with buttermilk or yogurt and oil, which contributes to its softness and pliability. After resting for two hours, the dough is divided into balls, rolled out, and topped generously with grated cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella. The dough is then folded over the cheese or baked with cheese on top, allowing it to melt as the naan cooks. These naans develop a tender crumb with lightly crisped edges and a mild, cheesy flavor. Toppings like nigella or sesame seeds offer a subtle crunch and visual appeal.
The cheese naan can be enjoyed on its own or as a complement to curries and other savory dishes. The creamy melted cheese inside offers a textural contrast against the soft bread while the slight tanginess from the buttermilk dough balances the rich cheese. It is suitable for those wanting a comforting, cheesy flatbread without complex preparation.
The recipe notes recommend fresh cheese and stress the importance of kneading to achieve a soft, smooth dough and adjusting water as necessary. Different types of cheese can be used depending on preference. Adding herbs or spices can personalize the flavor further. Ensuring the cheese isn’t rancid preserves the naan's quality.
Ingredients
For the naan dough
- 2 cups whole wheat flour - 240 grams
- 1 cup all-purpose flour - 125 grams
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt or add as required
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk or curd (yogurt)
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil or butter, generic cooking oil
- ⅔ to ¾ cup water or add as required
Other ingredients
- 100 grams cheese or 1 cup grated cheese or add as required - cheddar, processed or mozzarella
- nigella seeds (kalonji) as required, can also use sesame seeds
- butter as required, optional
Instructions
Making dough
- In a mixing bowl or pan, take the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
- Mix very well with a spoon or spatula.
- Add buttermilk or curd (yogurt)
- Then add ⅔ to ¾ cup water in parts.
- Mix well and then add oil or butter.
- Again mix and begin to knead.
- Knead very well to a soft, smooth and pliable dough. Add more water if needed while kneading dough.
- Flatten the dough. Brush some water or oil all over the dough. Cover the bowl and allow to leaven the dough for 2 hours.
Assembling, rolling and stuffing cheese naan
- After 2 hours grate cheese and keep aside. You will need 1 cup grated cheese. You can use cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese or processed cheese.
- Make medium sized balls from the dough.
- Dust some flour on the dough ball.
- Roll in to a 5 to 6 inches diameter circle.
- Add 2 to 3 tablespoons grated cheese. You can even add less cheese if you want. But it will be like a cheese flavoured naan and not cheese naan.
- Fold the edges from all around.
- Bring the edges in the center and then join them. Press the joined edges back on the dough.
- Dust some more flour and roll the cheese stuffed naan.
- Roll to 7 to 8 inches circle. brush some water on the side facing you.
- Sprinkle some nigella seeds or sesame seeds all over and press them with the brush or with your fingers, so that they stick to the naan.
Making cheese naan bread
- Now place the cheese naan with the nigella seeds side facing down on a hot tawa or skillet
- Roast naan on a medium-high to high flame. It will begin to puff up.
- When you see some blisters and the naan begins to puff up, flip it. Cook the other side.
- Flip again when this second side is cooked. You can flip a couple of times more for even roasting.
- Take them in a plate and spread some butter on top.
- Then cut the cheese naan bread in two or four pieces if serving immediately. Make all the naans this way. You can serve them hot or stack them in a roti basket or casserole and then serve later.
- Serve Cheese Snack as a snack or pair them with your Indian meals.
Notes
- Use fresh, good-quality cheese that does not taste bitter to ensure the best flavor.
- The dough can be made using only whole wheat or all-purpose flour, adjusting water to keep it soft and pliable.
- Cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, or processed cheese melt well and work best for this recipe.
- Incorporate herbs or spices into the dough to customize the naan's flavor.
- Allow the dough to leaven for 2 hours for better texture and puffiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Cheese Naan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 2mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 45µg | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 238mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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