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Authentic Peshwari naan Recipe
Peshawar, Pakistan
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Peshwari Naan
PREP 30min
COOK 16min
RESTING 2h
READY IN 2h 46min
Peshwari naan is a type of sweet naan, usually filled with coconut, almonds, and raisins. This recipe calls for a filling of pistachio, coconut, and raisins and makes for six naans, equaling three portions.
Ingredients
DOUGH
150g (1 1/4 cup) flour
1 tsp ghee
75 ml (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp) water
1/2 tbsp yogurt (curd)
3g dry yeast
FILLING
15g (1 tbsp) pistachios
15g (1 tbsp) grated coconut
15g (1 tbsp) raisins
SERVING
ghee, melted, for serving
Preparation
Step 1/11
Add all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl, then knead, adding as much water as necessary to make a soft dough.
Step 2/11
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and continue kneading for another five minutes.
Step 3/11
Place the dough inside the bowl, cover with a cloth, and store in a warm place for about two hours until it doubles in volume.
Step 4/11
Grind the ingredients for the filling into a rough paste.
Step 5/11
Portion the dough into six pieces and shape it into rounds.
Step 6/11
Place a spoonful of the filling on each round of dough.
Step 7/11
Wrap the dough around the filling by pulling the dough together and sealing them together.
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Shape into balls and roll out into ovals.
Step 9/11
Bake in an oven preheated to 220°C (430°F) for about 8 minutes. It may be that you will need to bake the naans in two batches.
Step 10/11
The naans are baked once their surface has puffed up and is interspersed with brown spots.
Step 11/11
Just brush them with ghee, and they are ready to be served.
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