Indian Spiced Quinoa Naan

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Method

1. 1

   Combine quinoa and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered until tender and water is absorbed.

   15:00 · Simmer quinoa
2. 2

   Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool to room temperature.

   10:00 · Cool quinoa
3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, sugar, baking powder, salt, cumin, and garam masala.

4. 4

   Add yogurt, warm milk, vegetable oil, cooled quinoa, cilantro, and garlic to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

5. 5

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.

   7:00 · Knead dough
6. 6

   Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.

7. 7

   Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

   10:00 · Rest dough balls
8. 8

   On a floured surface, roll each ball into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.

9. 9

   Heat a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each naan 2 to 3 minutes per side until puffed and charred in spots.

   2:00 · Cook naan per side
10. 10

    Brush hot naan with melted butter immediately after cooking and stack under a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft.