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Whole Wheat Naan Without Yeast

written by Hina Gujral August 12, 2020
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Naan is a soft and pillowy Indian flatbread. It is one of the most popular bread to accompany Paneer Butter Masala or Dal Makhani. This is a failproof whole wheat naan recipe without yeast made on a tawa (cast iron griddle).

aerial shot of whole wheat naan without yeast stacked on a brown parchment paper

Origin Of Naan…

Naan made its way into the Indian cuisine during the Mughal era. The trade of yeast was an important landmark in the origins of naan as it was an important ingredient used in making it.

The soft and mild buttery taste of the bread provided the perfect complement to the indulgent Mughlai dishes.

Whether it is rich and creamy butter chicken or light and hearty dal makhani, naan is one bread that humbly compliments all.

Today, it is one of the most widely popular flatbreads across the World.

aerial shot of whole wheat naan without yeast stacked on a brown parchment paper

Naan Without Yeast…

Naan is usually made with all-purpose flour (maida) using yeast as a fermenting agent.

USP Of This Naan Recipe – is that the dough is fermented without using any yeast. Secondly, instead of tandoor or oven, I have cooked naan on a tawa (cast iron pan) directly over the gas stove flame. Third, it is a whole wheat naan.

Traditionally, the Indian bread is baked in a clay oven aka tandoor.

My naan recipe shows you how to make restaurant-style naan on a stovetop tawa (cast iron griddle) at home.

The stovetop version gives more control over the texture and cooking time of the naan.

Ingredients For Naan Without Yeast
Naan Ingredients

Ingredients Required

Wheat Flour – I am using whole wheat flour but you can use all-purpose flour, or bread flour to make this naan without yeast.

Curd – for binding the dough I am using slightly sour curd. You can use yogurt as well.

Ghee – you can use butter or any other fat

Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, White Sugar

Variety Of Naan Toppings…

There are a variety of toppings one can use to make naan all the more delicious:

  • Finely chopped garlic also known as garlic naan
  • Finely chopped fresh mint and coriander
  • A mix of nigella seeds, chopped garlic, and mint
  • A mix of grated cheese and chopped garlic, also known as cheese naan
collage of naan cooking method

Ways To Cook Naan

There are a variety of ways to cook naan bread. Once the bread is shaped, you can:

bake it in the oven at 200-degree Celcius for 5 – 6 minutes like pita bread.

cook it on a cast-iron skillet/cast iron pan or Indian roti tawa like I did in this naan recipe video.

cook it on a stovetop (gas stove) tandoor available in many parts of Northern India.

bake it in a traditional outdoor tandoor.

Naan Bread Cooking On a Gas Stove Flame

Serving Suggestions

Naan perfectly compliments spicy curry or creamy dal.

Here are few of my favorite Indian main-course dishes to serve with naan without yeast:

Dal Makhani

Butter Chicken

Paneer Butter Masala

Keema Matar

aerial shot of naan and paneer makhani on a steel platter

FAQ’s Related To Naan:

How to make soft naan?

The key to making a soft naan is the dough. From the mixing of the ingredients, kneading to fermenting, every step in the process contributes to the soft texture of the naan.

Especially, a good sticky dough will always give you fluffy naans. A perfect soft naan dough should never be dry or non-sticky.

What is the difference between naan and roti?

Naan and roti both are flatbreads widely popular in the Indian subcontinent. The roti or chapati has a perfectly round shape and is prepared with whole wheat flour without any yeast on a stovetop.

Whereas naan is a baked bread prepared with the all-purpose flour.

No toppings are added in the roti. But the naan is often topped with chopped garlic, mint, nigella seeds, or fresh coriander for the flavor. In India, roti is mainly consumed with everyday meal whereas naan is more of an indulgent affair.

Can naan bread be frozen?

Can you make naan in advance and freeze them? Yes, you can. Prepare the naan dough, shape each naan, and then place a piece of parchment paper of the same size in between each naan and make a stack.

Seal the stack in a freezer friendly zip lock bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible from the zip lock bag and freeze for 2 – 3 months.

How to use leftover naan?

The best way to use leftover naan is to make Naan Pizza. We as a family love Cheesy Naan Pizza to the core. Add toppings of your choice, sprinkle grated cheese, bake for 3 – 5 minutes and a delicious dinner is sorted.

Watch Whole Wheat Naan Recipe Video:

Love Indian Bread? Try These:

Green Peas Stuffed Paratha

Cheese Egg Paratha

Spinach Puri

Dal Paratha

Onion Kulcha

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aerial shot of whole wheat tawa naan stacked on a brown parchment paper

Whole Wheat Naan Without Yeast Recipe

This is a failproof whole wheat naan recipe without yeast made on a tawa (cast iron griddle). Learn how to make restaurant-style naan at home.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Proofing Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Cup whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 Cup sour curd or yogurt, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2-4 tablespoon lukewarm water

Ingredients for topping

  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 teaspoon nigella seeds ( kalonji)

Instructions

Prepare Dough:

  • Combine flour along with baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a bowl. Mix nicely. Make a dent in the centre. Pour curd, and ghee in that dent. Mix well and let it rest for 1 – 2 minutes
  • Using one tablespoon lukewarm water at a time form a soft and sticky dough. Knead well for 10 minutes. Naan dough is never dry. It has to be a bit sticky and moist.

Proofing:

  • Grease a bowl with a teaspoon of ghee or oil. Transfer the dough into the ball. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or cling foil. Keep in a warm, draught-free place (I prefer inside the oven/ microwave/instant pot) for 1 – 2 hours.

Prepare Naan:

  • Combine topping ingredients in a bowl and keep near the gas stove. Keep one bowl of clean water next to it.
  • Heat flat cast iron pan/griddle over medium heat. Divide the dough into equal golf ball-sized rounds.
  • Gently flatten the dough ball with the pressure of your palm. Next, dip your fingers in water and gently try to shape the naan. Alternatively, you can dust the rolling surface with flour and roll out naan into an oval-shaped bread of 1/4 inch thickness.
    Oval Shaped Naan Ready Before Cooking
  • Again, using wet fingers stick a teaspoon of chopped toppings over the naan
  • Place the naan on a hot griddle. Cook over medium heat. After a few seconds, naan will puff up and has charred, uneven marks on top
    Naan Cooking Over The Gas Stove Direct Flame
  • Now turn the griddle upside down and cook the other side of bread on direct flame till it becomes light golden in color.
    Naan Bread Cooking On a Gas Stove Flame
  • If you are not comfortable flipping the pan, simply put the naan on direct flame-like Chapatis and cook until it gets charred marks on top or cook it covered in the cast iron pan itself.
  • Apply some ghee/butter just before serving. Serve Naan warm with any curry of your choice.

Recipe Notes:

Naan dough: If the dough seems too sticky to handle, add a tablespoon or so more flour. But do not make the dough too dry. It should be moist. Naan dough can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 – 5 days. 
Proofing Time: In hot climatic conditions, the proofing time of dough is 1 – 2 hours. During winters, the same process could take 2 – 3 hours. For quick proofing, you can transfer the dough to an instant pot and set the ‘Yogurt’ Mode. The dough doubles in volume within an hour.  Or without instant pot, you can leave it overnight inside the oven. 
You can use any herbs of your choice for the topping of the bread. 
Can I Bake Naan?
Naan can be easily baked as well. Bake in a tray at 200 degrees Celcius for 5 – 6 minutes or until puffy and fully cooked. Remove naan from the oven and apply melted butter or ghee. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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Whole Wheat Naan Without Yeast was last modified: December 10th, 2020 by Hina Gujral
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20 comments

Jeena suraj November 10, 2014 - 9:23 AM

Well made and Good way of making the naan..

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FunFoodand Frolic November 17, 2014 - 11:33 AM

Yes Pankti wheat flour can be used in the same quantity for this recipe.

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Peter Block November 11, 2014 - 6:01 PM

Had to check out the recipe. I will have to give this a try. Your naan looks great. Peter of Feed Your Soul Too

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Pankti Mehta November 14, 2014 - 6:01 AM

If I want to use whole wheat flour, should I follow the same recipe?

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Ambika Sood September 19, 2018 - 2:26 PM

5 stars
Fabulous recipe, the naans come out really well !

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shruthi January 2, 2020 - 1:17 PM

Much needed recipe!
Thank you for sharing, this is going to be our weekend dinner 🙂

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Hina Gujral January 2, 2020 - 9:01 PM

I am so glad that you find it bookmark worthy.

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Sangeeta sethi January 4, 2020 - 8:23 AM

Perfect preparation of naan without using yeast n tandoor ..
Beautifully click too .

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Hina Gujral January 6, 2020 - 10:49 AM

thank you so much. Glad yu like it!

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Sanjay Kalro August 12, 2020 - 5:07 PM

Excellent recipes

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Hina Gujral August 12, 2020 - 5:15 PM

thank you so much!

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Cathy August 12, 2020 - 5:35 PM

I am definitely going to try this whole wheat version. Thanks!

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Hina Gujral August 12, 2020 - 7:52 PM

Great! Hope you like it.

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Lakshmi August 13, 2020 - 4:52 PM

We will try this recipe soon – thank you looks fantastic

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Hina Gujral August 13, 2020 - 5:33 PM

Hope you enjoy it!

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Button Curry August 14, 2020 - 7:56 AM

Been searching for a naan recipe and this is the perfect without yeast one. Thanks for sharing.

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Hina Gujral August 14, 2020 - 12:00 PM

Thank you so much!

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Siri August 17, 2020 - 12:03 AM

The naan looks incredibly good and I always have a bloating feeling after eating naans made with white flour.

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Hina Gujral August 17, 2020 - 11:23 AM

For a daily basis, whole wheat naans are the best. And they taste delicious too!

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