Curried Naan Bread

Submitted by English_Rose

"This recipe creates flavoursome, feather light naan breads - great for snacking, and a fabulous accompaniment to a host of Indian dishes. Time does not include rising time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 500 g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for frying
• 50 g mild curry powder
• 15 g yeast
• 300 ml water
• 100 g sultanas
• 3 tablespoons mango chutney

directions

1. Put the flour, salt, oil, curry powder, yeast and water into a bowl and mix together for 2 minutes. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is soft and pliable. Leave to rise for 30 minutes.
2. Grease and line a baking sheet. Incorporate the sultanas and chutney into the dough. Divide the dough into six pieces; place them on the baking tray and leave to rest for 1 hour.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and, using a rolling pin, flatten each piece into a circle, 25½cm in diameter, put back on the tray and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
4. Pour a little olive oil into a frying pan over a moderate and fry naan until browned on both sides. Set aside to cool slightly before serving.