Keema Naan

Keema Naan

Soft, pillowy naan bread stuffed with spiced ground meat, onions, and herbs—a beloved Indian street food that's crispy outside and savory inside.

⏱ 45 minServes 4Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground lamb or beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter

Directions

  1. 1Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl; add yogurt and oil, then knead into a soft dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  2. 2Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground meat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  3. 3Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the meat; cook for 3-4 minutes until onions soften.
  4. 4Stir in garam masala, red chili powder, and cilantro; cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste and set aside to cool.
  5. 5Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Roll each into a thin circle, place 2 tablespoons of keema filling in the center, fold edges up, and gently flatten.
  6. 6Heat a cast-iron skillet or tawa over high heat until very hot.
  7. 7Place naan on the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and puffed, flip, and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
  8. 8Brush with ghee or butter immediately after cooking and serve hot with yogurt or pickle.

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