Keema Naan

Keema Naan

Keema Naan

Leavened naan dough stuffed with spiced minced lamb (keema) seasoned with fresh coriander, green chilli, cumin, and a touch of amchur, then baked in the tandoor until puffed and slightly charred at the edges. A Mughal court refinement of the plain naan — the stuffed bread substantial enough to be a complete meal, served with a small bowl of raita.

Cuisines

Awadhi Kashmiri Mughlai Punjabi Delhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Total: 70 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons ghee
1 cup minced lamb or chicken
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  2. 2 Add yogurt and warm milk to the dry ingredients, mixing to form a soft dough.
  3. 3 Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste to the onions and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add minced meat, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.
  7. 7 Stir in fresh coriander and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool slightly.
  8. 8 Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
  9. 9 Flatten a dough ball slightly, place a portion of the meat filling in the center, and fold the edges over to seal.
  10. 10 Gently roll the filled dough into a flat round, about 1/4 inch thick.
  11. 11 Heat a tawa or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the naan on the hot tawa.
  12. 12 Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  13. 13 Brush with ghee and serve hot.

Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed fennel seeds to the meat filling.