If you're looking for an easy way to make naan without oven, this deep fried naan recipe is a simple and practical method you can try at home. Unlike traditional tandoor naan, you can make this version either by shallow or deep frying the dough, giving it a soft texture with lightly crisp edges.
This method is perfect when you don't have access to an oven or tandoor but still want to enjoy homemade naan. It is quick, beginner-friendly, and pairs beautifully with any Indian curry or side dish. I made this delicious Methi Kofta in Spicy Dal and Shahi Matar Capsicum Sabji.
On the North Indian Thali
Maida Onion Pakoda, Methi Kofta in Spicy Dal, Shahi Matar Capsicum Sabji, Fried Naans, Carrot Methi Pulao and Carrot Kheer
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- About this recipe and some memories!
- Ingredients for this easy naan recipe
- How to Make Naan Without Oven (Step-by-Step)
- Tips for Soft and Fluffy Naan
- Why This Deep Fried Naan Works
- More Indian Bread Recipes You Can Make Without Oven
- Recipe
- What to Serve with Naan?
- Is Fried Naan Authentic?
- Other Naan Recipes using different cooking methods:
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About this recipe and some memories!
I was introduced to North Indian Cuisine in my late teens. I was very fond of Punjabi Cuisine, as most TV shows featured this cuisine. When we dined out, it has always been Butter Naan with Paneer Butter Masala for me. This was my favorite meal ever.
In those days, culinary wise, it would only be South Indian and North Indian for us. It was only after I started exploring different cuisines, I learnt so many interesting dishes from each state with its own specialty and rustic taste of the local.
As part of the Blogging Marathon, when I decided to feature Indian Thalis, I was eager to create state specific thalis. I finally had to resort in making a general meal featuring north Indian dishes in a thali. We would get this thali served in our restaurants here.
I have a huge collection of recipe clippings, these recipes were inspired from it. I settled on making a thali featuring Butter Naans with sides dishes, rice and a sweet. The highlight were these fried naans that everyone at home simply loved. These got the maximum votes from everyone.
Ingredients for this easy naan recipe
For the yeast Mix
Yeast - We can use either Dry or fresh yeast
To activate - use warm Milk along with Sugar mixed in it
For the dough
- Flour - We use regular Maida or All purpose flour. You can sieve it couple of times to get it airy
- Leavening Agents - We use fresh Curds to mix in the flour.
- Fat - Use unsalted butter
- A pinch of Salt
- Spice - Kalonji Seeds or Onions Seeds added to the flour adds extra flavour to these fried naans.
- Activated yeast mix
How to Make Naan Without Oven (Step-by-Step)
Activating the Yeast
Warm the milk for 20 secs in the microwave.
Add the yeast along with sugar to the warm milk, cover with a lid, and keep it aside for 10 mins.
The yeast mix should be frothy, else the yeast is not active.
Preparing the Dough homemade naan recipe
In a wide bowl, sieve maida along with salt. Rub in the butter until it is incorporated well.
Next add the Kalonji seeds along with the activated yeast mixture and mix well.
Once done, add the curds and knead into a moderately firm dough.
Keep it covered with a wet muslin cloth for 2 hrs or at least an hour.
Frying the Naans on stove top
After the dough rests for at least an hour or more, check if the dough is risen well.
The dough should've doubled its original size.
Using your fist, punch the dough down and dust with flour.
Divide into equal balls. Take one ball, keep the rest covered with a wet muslin cloth.
On the rolling board, dust well and roll out the balls into oval shaped naans.
Heat a kadai with oil and deep fry the rolled out Naans in hot oil.
Gently press on the top for the naans to puff up. When one side is slightly gold in colour, turn to other side.
Cook on both sides, when done, drain on a kitchen towel.
Yes, we can make naan without oven using a pan or by shallow frying the dough. This method gives soft naan with slightly crispy edges.
Traditional naan is cooked in a tandoor, but it can also be cooked on a pan or lightly deep fried at home. We can also bake it in OTG.
Deep frying gives naan a soft interior with slightly crisp edges, depending on how it is cooked. However, make sure you don't cook it for long.
Naan may turn hard if the dough is too dry or overcooked. Using yogurt and proper resting helps keep it soft.
Tips for Soft and Fluffy Naan
- Yogurt / Curds - Use thick fresh yogurt to tenderize the dough. You can use homemade or store bought. This helps the dough to become soft after resting.
- Milk - Use lukewarm milk, instead of water, to knead. This adds richness and makes it more soft.
- Fat - We can use either ghee or butter to the dough that makes it supple.
Why This Deep Fried Naan Works
This fried Naan works perfectly well as you can easily make it on a pan or a kadai without the need of an Oven.
The recipe is very basic one and hardly requires much work to prep.
Since we deep fry this naan, it tends to become soft after cooling down, unlike tandoor baked naan that becomes tough.
More Indian Bread Recipes You Can Make Without Oven
Recipe
Easy Naan Without Oven (Soft Deep Fried Naan Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour / Maida
- 1/4 cup Curds
- 1 tbsp Butter
- Salt a tiny pinch
- 1/4 tsp Kalonji Seeds / Onions Seeds
- 3/4 tsp Yeast Dry or Fresh
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
Instructions
Instructions to make homemade naan recipe
Activating the Yeast
- Warm the milk for 20 secs in the microwave.
- Add the yeast along with sugar to the warm milk, cover with a lid, and keep it aside for 10 mins.
- The yeast mix should be frothy, else the yeast is not active.
Preparing the Dough
- In a wide bowl, sieve maida along with salt. Rub in the butter until it is incorporated well.
- Next add the Kalonji seeds along with the activated yeast mixture and mix well.
- Once done, add the curds and knead into a moderately firm dough.
- Keep it covered with a wet muslin cloth for 2 hrs or at least an hour.
Frying the Naans on stove top
- After the dough rests for at least an hour or more, check if the dough is risen well.
- The dough should've doubled its original size.
- Using your fist, punch the dough down and dust with flour.
- Divide into equal balls. Take one ball, keep the rest covered with a wet muslin cloth.
- On the rolling board, dust well and roll out the balls into oval shaped naans.
- Heat a kadai with oil and deep fry the rolled out Naans in hot oil.
- Gently press on the top for the naans to puff up. When one side is slightly gold in colour, turn to other side.
- Cook on both sides, when done, drain on a kitchen towel.
Notes
Nutrition
What to Serve with Naan?
Is Fried Naan Authentic?
Traditionally we bake Naans in Tandoor Oven. However, its not practically possible to access tandoor oven all the time. This fried naan without oven, is a modern, convenient home style adaption. Its not strictly authentic.
Practically this method works much better as we cook this on a stovetop. You could also cook on a tawa if you prefer a less greasy naan. However, after making these fried naans, I saw that it wasn't so greasy as I thought it would be.
The greasy texture depends on how long you let it rest, and the oil temperature you deep fry it.
Other Naan Recipes using different cooking methods:
Naan without Tandoor Oven | How to make Naan on Stovetop
How to bake Naan in Oven
Making Naan on Tawa
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Priya says
Fried naans, truly inviting..Havent prepared naans since a long..Urs makes me hungry Valli..
DivyaGCP says
My favorite is Naan too. Love ur fried naan.. Thali has lot of varieties..
Spice up the Curry says
looks great. love it
Chef Mireille says
naan looks so nice and crispy!!
Divya Kudua says
I agree with the butter naan and paneer combo too-it is my all time favorite.I've been thinking of making an exclusive north indian thali too,will definitely try making it and sendng it to your event!
Sukanya says
Fried naan is something novel. It looks so inviting valli. Im goimg to bookmark this recipe & try it out soon.
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says
Menu looks very tempting! Fried Naans?? Never heard of it..as you mentioned, it looks like batura.
The Pumpkin Farm says
they look so yummy, i guess these are close to bhatura recipe, but healthier, your platter looks beautiful..i especially loved the color of carrot kheer, it sits perfectly alongside the shahi paneer and dal..u shud really make it again for the daddy
Usha says
Interesting, I fried naan is new to me. Naan looks puffy and mouthwatering. colorful inviting thali!
vaishali sabnani says
truly amazing..love the menu and the naans look inviting.Lot of people use eggs to make the naas ..they come out very soft.but since we dont use them this is a good recipe to try.next time try making cheese naan u r kids will love them.
Shobha says
Nice recipe of fried naans.. they resemble bhaturas a bit..and alll the curries in the thali look awsome.. a feast.
Suma Gandlur says
Very inviting platter Valli.
Rasi says
The thali reminds of the food we get in hotels everything in a single cup, economical & so filling.. i am yet to make naan at home.. looks very appetizing!
Archana Vivek says
Wow just want to ea them right away. Nice version of frying the naan,
vidhas says
Inviting recipe. I have not tasted fried naans, sounds yum.
Rajani says
My only trial at naan had been an abysmal failure (they turned out to be crispy baked ones) and I have never tried making it again. This is the first time I am hearing about fried naans, and these look good!
PJ says
Delicious naan Srivalli. This tastes yummier than the baked version 🙂
Preeti Garg says
look awesome....spl north side food.....and frieed naan we cal this bhature