Spicy Naan

Elevate your bread game with this irresistible Spicy Naan recipe, perfect for adding a fiery twist to your favorite Indian-inspired meals! This homemade naan is infused with bold flavors from ground cayenne pepper, cumin, turmeric, and crushed red pepper flakes, all balanced by the freshness of chopped cilantro. The dough is easy to make, incorporating plain yogurt for a soft, pillowy texture and a hint of tanginess. Cooked on a hot skillet for that signature charred surface and brushed with melted butter for a touch of indulgence, this flatbread is ready in just 20 minutes after rising. Whether you’re pairing it with curries, dips, or enjoying it solo, this spicy naan will quickly become a kitchen favorite. Try it for your next dinner and savor the perfect balance of heat, aroma, and fluffy goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 cup Warm water
• 0.5 cup Plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Melted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, ground cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and ground turmeric.

Step 3

Add the yogurt, vegetable oil, and the activated yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together.

Step 4

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Punch the risen dough down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and cover them with a clean towel to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it’s very hot.

Step 8

Roll out one dough ball into an oval or teardrop shape, about 8 inches long and 1/8 inch thick.

Step 9

Sprinkle one side of the rolled dough with red pepper flakes and gently press them into the dough. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Place the dough on the hot skillet, spiced side up. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown and slightly charred.

Step 11

Flip the naan and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and brush with melted butter.

Step 12

Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Step 13

Serve the spicy naan warm with your favorite curries, dips, or enjoy it as is.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(811.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1887.4

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 70.2mg	0%
Sodium 2464.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 47.3g	0%

Vitamin D 74.6IU	0%
Calcium 301.4mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 923.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 62.9%