Amazing Aloo Naan - Stuffed Potato Naan

Sink your teeth into the irresistible Aloo Naan, where fluffy naan bread hugs a savoury potato filling, delivering a burst of flavour in every bite. It's the perfect balance of soft and crispy, with aromatic spices that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Ingredients

Naan Dough

• Flour 1/2 kg
• Sugar 1 teaspoon
• Salt
• Warm water 1 cup
• Oil/ olive oil 2 tablespoons
• Yogurt 3 tablespoons

Potato Filling

• Potatoes 1/2 kg
• Salt 1 table spoon( according to taste)
• Red chilli powder 1/2 tablespoon
• Chilli flakes 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Coriander leaves 1/2 cup
• Green chillies 2 chopped
• Roasted cumin powder or Cumin powder 1 table spoon
• Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric/Haldi 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
• Chopped onions 1/2 cup
• Sesame seeds 1 table spoon
• Melted butter

Instructions

Naan Dough

1. In warm water, add yeast and sugar. Mix well and add oil. Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Put flour in a bowl, mix salt into it, and knead a soft dough with the yeast mixture. You can knead the dough by hand or with the help of a mixer. Add more water if required. The dough should be soft and a bit sticky.
3. Make a big ball of dough and cover it with a thin layer of oil. Put the ball in a large bowl and cover it properly. Let it rise at room temperature for at least 3 to 4 hours.

Potato Filling

1. Boil potatoes in water with a little salt until they are soft, then mash them.
2. Add all the mentioned ingredients for potato filling to the mashed potatoes.
3. Give the mixture a good mix until well combined.

Naan Preparation

1. Take 1/4 of the dough and shape it into a ball. Cut the ball into two halves.
2. Roll each half into a thin, round flatbread.
3. Spread the potato filling onto one of the flatbreads.
4. Place the other flatbread on top and seal the edges properly.
5. Flatten the naan using your hands or a rolling pin.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the naan.
7. Use your fingertips to make deep marks on the naan.
8. Evenly spread melted butter over the naan.
9. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
10. Bake the naan for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

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