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Tawa Naan or Naan On Tawa Recipe, Step by Step

February 27, 2016 68 Comments

naan on tawa or tawa naan recipe step by step
Naan on tawa or tawa naan recipe: Naan is TH’s favourite bread. That and palak paneer are his absolute favourite dishes to order in a restaurant. I recently got the book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day from the library and got totally smitten by it.  I don’t have most of the stuff that they have mentioned as requirements, like pizza peel, oven thermometer, baking stone etc but this Tawa Naan recipe required no special equipment which was great news.
The dough is the master Boule recipe mentioned in popular book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day. I halved the recipe since I only wanted to use it for naan the first time around.
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Naan On Tawa Recipe
 
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Prep time
40 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
55 mins
 
Tawa naan is easy yeasted naan recipe made on a tawa on the stove top. This is an easy step by step recipe.
Author: nags
Recipe type: Bread
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 5-6 naan
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups lukewarm water
  • ¾ tbsp yeast
  • 3 and ¼ cups of all purpose flour
  • A generous pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. Dissolve the yeast in the water. Add in salt and the flour, incorporate well until a sticky dough is formed. No kneading necessary.
  2. Set aside covered for 20-30 mins.
  3. Tear or cut off peach-sized amounts with a serrated knife and transfer to a floured surface. Shape into oblong naan with help of rolling pin if necessary. Make sure there are no holes in the naan once you are done rolling it out.
  4. Heat a skillet on high heat, brush on some ghee or oil, lower the heat to medium and lay the nan on carefully.
  5. Flip over in about 2 mins when the first side starts browning.
  6. Cook closed for 30 seconds to a minute now, depending on the thickness of your naan.
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Step by Step Tawa Naan Recipe:

Here’s what we need first – 3/4 tbsp of active dry yeast.
Naan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Throw the yeast in a bowl with 1.5 cups of lukewarm water. I warmed my water in the microwave for a minute on medium-high powder. The recipe says no need to dissolve the yeast or anything but I secretly made sure it is dissolved. You see, nothing wrong in being extra careful.
Naan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Now add 3 and 1/4 cups of all purpose flour and a generous pinch of salt to it.
Naan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Ok, now bring the mixture together with your fingers. No need to knead. You’ll be left with a sticky mass of dough. Just leave it covered somewhere warm and dry for about 20-30 mins.
Naan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
I left it alone for around 20 minutes and it almost doubled. The recipe says not to worry about doubling, etc so I didn’t. I always listen to what cookbooks say. Ok, almost always.
Naan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
The dough will be sticky and very elastic. Dig your hand in some flour and tear off a peach-sized piece.
Naan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Lay it on a floured surface (my ‘surface’ is this).
Nan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
With the use of your hands and/ or your rolling pin, stretch out the dough till you form a naan shaped… err.. thing. Mine is square because I can’t shape naan properly yet. There, I said it.
Naan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Heat a skillet on high heat, brush on some ghee or oil, lower the heat to medium and lay the naan on carefully.
Nan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Flip over in about 2 mins when the first side starts browning.
Nan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Cook closed for 30 seconds to a minute now, depending on the thickness of your naan, which shouldn’t be too much, btw.
Nan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
That’s it! Yummy, spongy, soft naan is now ready. The texture and taste was awesome and we loved it. Just make sure to have it when still hot otherwise the naan may turn a bit rubbery. That’s to be expected right, even the ones baked in tandoors that we get in restaurants turn all hard on us if we don’t eat it immediately.
Nan On Tawa or Tawa Naan Recipe - Step by Step
Naan goes fabulously with butter chicken, paneer butter masala, or even this easy chicken curry with coconut milk.
For tawa naan recipe in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu etc please use the Google translate button in the sidebar.
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Comments

  1. Thalia

    February 14, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Thank you for the easy Naan recipe. I made as directed and cooked mine on a taawa. Very nice with butter chicken I made

    Reply
  2. Vishal Mange

    September 12, 2016 at 4:35 am

    Is there any alternative for yeast?. Please tell me if there is any.
    ThankYou

    Reply
    • nags

      September 15, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      you can also use yogurt but the rest of the ingredients and proportions will also change. i will try to share that recipe soon

      Reply
  3. NISHA WILSON

    November 6, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Lovely !!! How many naans does this make ?

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      November 9, 2015 at 2:32 am

      around 6

      Reply
  4. miss anonymous

    April 15, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Hey,great work….i mean all ur receips…..

    Reply
  5. Anonymous

    August 1, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    Thanks for this recipe and tutorial. I've always been hesitant to make naan (why?!), they turned out fantastic!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous

    July 28, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    awesome , gonna try this..looks easy

    Reply
  7. Me

    December 29, 2011 at 8:13 am

    I made these today for the first time and served them with chicken and vegetables. Made these today for the first time. Kind of reminded me of thicker tortillas with yeast. 😉
    Great stuff!~

    Reply
  8. Nagalakshmi V

    December 22, 2011 at 5:04 am

    I mean 3.25 cups. 3 cups and 1/4 cups of flour.

    Not sure how else to make it clearer. Hope you get it now.

    Reply
  9. priya nayakar

    December 20, 2011 at 2:44 am

    1.5 cups of water for 1/4 cup of maida ??? am just a student so someone help me out…

    Reply
  10. priya nayakar

    December 20, 2011 at 2:39 am

    "add 3 and 1/4 cups of all purpose flour " means i cant get that ya??? we must add 1/4 cup of maida ??????

    Reply
  11. Vidya

    April 18, 2011 at 11:36 am

    tht's nice and simple..nice way of presentation also..

    Reply
  12. Anonymous

    April 7, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    About how many naan does this recipe yield?

    If we want to make garlic naan, should we press garlic and coriander leaves into the dough before cooking it, or how should we go about it? Thanks for your help!

    Reply
  13. Nags

    April 8, 2011 at 12:56 am

    To make garlic nan, press chopped garlic into the rolled out nans before transferring it to the pan. This nan recipe makes about 6 nans.

    Reply
  14. ~Ms. A~

    March 15, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    In the step by step version, u said use 1.5 cups water. but in the end proper recipe u said use 2.5 cups… im guessing its 1.5 cos i tried with 2.5 and was left with watery dough. 🙁
    could u please clarify it?
    oh but i luv ur blog okay?

    Reply
  15. Nags

    March 15, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    So sorry for the confusion! Its 1.5 cups. I hope I didn't screw up your first nan recipe attempt 🙁

    Reply
  16. harini

    March 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Hey.. first of all your blog is great! Just love it….

    I have tried only oven baked naan and it came out pretty well…
    let me try out this tawa naan recipe.. looks nice 🙂
    Keep blogging!
    http://www.hariniscorner.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. FoodZone

    June 22, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    Wow….naan at home and that too on the tava. Can't wait to make it.

    Reply
  18. Asha

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    I have HUGE wooden Pizza peeler, it's God send, love making Pizza on Pizza stone too. Great recipe to do on Tava, quick and easy. Looks good. If you add a lit bit less water to the dough, you can make a round and then pull one side to make a tear shape which makes a perfect Naan.
    Great post, always helps to see the step by step pics.

    Reply
  19. Manasi

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    I love naan.. plain, butter, sprinkled with kalonji /sesame/ garlic/ cilantro.. u get the idea! 🙂
    Soft naan and a paneer makhanvala…ummmmmm!

    Reply
  20. ?

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Thanks for posting this easy recipe!

    Reply
  21. Indhu

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    woww.. nice one… I always thought naan was something too difficult.. your recipe gives me the confidence to try!

    Reply
  22. Cosmic Cook

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Thank you so much. My MIL does one side on the thava and the other side in the grill, and it blows up nicely. Might be worth trying!

    Reply
  23. Anonymous

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    I am anyday Tandoori roti person. But those pluffy naans MIGHT convert me 🙂 I am wondering what you served them with?palak paneer?
    Hb(too lazy to login :D)

    Reply
  24. shanthi

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Fantastic naan with butter melting in it. Do visit my blog when time permits.http://shanthisthaligai.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  25. kate

    April 1, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    wow, look at that, I'm already drooling, great color, looks delicious

    Reply
  26. Aparna

    February 8, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Hey Nags, just cooked Nans this weekend, following your recipe, they turned out to be awesome!
    The step-by-step recipe helps a lot!!
    Way to go!!

    Reply
  27. Miri

    February 8, 2010 at 7:49 am

    Thats amazing!!! you make it sound so simple, I just have to try this now!

    Reply
  28. kate

    February 8, 2010 at 3:00 am

    wow, look at that, I'm already drooling, great color, looks delicious

    Reply
  29. simply.food

    February 7, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Lovely easy recipe.1st time here, nice collection of recipes you have.

    Reply
  30. Purnima

    February 7, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Nags, pictorial is of great help..naan on tava was heard of, but not seen..would like to try it in few days time! Tks for sharing n posting the technique!

    Reply
  31. RAKS KITCHEN

    February 7, 2010 at 7:31 am

    I make these occasionally,when some one visits…to show off them that I can make at home ;D But for our selves,I am too lazy to roll these… 🙂

    Reply
  32. jayasri

    February 6, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I have posted a Naan recipe, As my patience wears off, I do them on the tawa like you, I don't like plain naan, I used to always order Rotis, hubby dear always ordered butter naan, now I add garlic & butter, that is ok, now!, fell in love with your step by step creation.., They look very soft and good.., I used to have a chatti, stick the dough to it once it got cooked underneath I used to turn it upside down and cook, Non-stick doesn't work like that 🙁

    Reply
  33. radha

    February 6, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Thanks. This is a great recipe. Will try it soon.

    Reply
  34. Soma

    February 5, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Nice post. I make this regularly, esp. when I have guests… in my double burner griddle where I can slap in 3 or 4 at a time.. takes less effort than roti:-)

    Reply
  35. Anonymous

    February 5, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    [email protected] TH asked for square naans. I believe you coz my kids and hubby always request for square chappatis too : Great job. I like your style.
    Off now to make some us some naans.
    Angela

    Reply
  36. Nina

    February 5, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Looks great Nags.The best thing i like abt Naan is is that its very filling.I made some recently…its such a beautiful bread to make.So interesting too.I liked your step by step instructions…wud help readers:).Liked it alot:)

    Reply
  37. rekhas kitchen

    February 5, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Nags realy a nice idea to make naan its my moms fav. but i don't have oven here will try this … thanks for the idea…..

    Reply
  38. shanthi

    February 5, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Fantastic naan with butter melting in it. Do visit my blog when time permits.http://shanthisthaligai.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  39. Sharmilee! :)

    February 5, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    Nan is my fav too….my regular order, sounds easy!

    Reply
  40. Baljeet Sidhu

    February 5, 2010 at 7:55 am

    You r so good with your explanations …i just love it ….Great job …this Naan ..is a must try Thanks a lot ..and keep up the good work !

    Reply
  41. Chitra

    February 5, 2010 at 6:41 am

    You have an awesome blog and you take so much of effort to make it all easy for us. Thanks and do keep posting 🙂

    Reply
  42. Anonymous

    February 5, 2010 at 5:48 am

    I am anyday Tandoori roti person. But those pluffy naans MIGHT convert me 🙂 I am wondering what you served them with?palak paneer?
    Hb(too lazy to login :D)

    Reply
  43. Mahimaa's kitchen

    February 5, 2010 at 3:40 am

    yummy!! I love nans too. the last pic makes me drool.

    Reply
  44. Anupama

    February 5, 2010 at 2:45 am

    This is a very good idea. I'm going to try this one and also pass it on to a friend of mine who always makes naan in the oven and gets hurt.

    Reply
  45. Home Cooked Oriya Food

    February 5, 2010 at 1:59 am

    looks yum… I have tried it earlier too. turns out awesome…

    Reply
  46. Nags

    February 5, 2010 at 6:47 am

    Thanks Chitra. That's very sweet of you 🙂

    Reply
  47. Cosmic Cook

    February 4, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Thank you so much. My MIL does one side on the thava and the other side in the grill, and it blows up nicely. Might be worth trying!

    Reply
  48. Mriganayani

    February 4, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    Ok…all the pictures are great, but the last one where you tempt us with that melted butter is just awesome. And I'm tempted beyond any limits..I'm wishing now that all we bloggers lived next to each other and would call each other to their homes while making stuff like this! Until then…lucky your TH!

    Reply
  49. Indhu

    February 4, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    woww.. nice one… I always thought naan was something too difficult.. your recipe gives me the confidence to try!

    Reply
  50. Vaishali Sharma

    February 4, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    Very nice! Looks awesome and easy! I should try it soon.

    Reply
  51. ?

    February 4, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    Thanks for posting this easy recipe!

    Reply
  52. A Homemakers Diary

    February 4, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    thanks a ton for this. we simply adore naan but always thought thats gonna be difficult. you made things easy. bookmarked and will make soon once I resolve the problem of getting some good yeast here.

    Reply
  53. Swathi

    February 4, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Nan i will try with recipe

    Reply
  54. Laavanya

    February 4, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Naan looks very soft and fluffy and no worrying abt fancy gadgets – cool!

    Reply
  55. Nags

    February 5, 2010 at 1:35 am

    Shreya, yes, all purpose flour is same as maida.

    Asha, I thought the same thing! I felt it was a bit too watery, probably great dough for artisan bread but maybe if we lessen it, the dough will be easier to work with and also, the nan won't dry out so quickly after its made too.

    Reply
  56. Manasi

    February 4, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    I love naan.. plain, butter, sprinkled with kalonji /sesame/ garlic/ cilantro.. u get the idea! 🙂
    Soft naan and a paneer makhanvala…ummmmmm!

    Reply
  57. Latha

    February 4, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Naan is my son's favorite. I always like your step-by-step recipies. The Naan looks soft and delicious.

    Reply
  58. nadia

    February 4, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    Thank you so much for posting the step by step pictures (and I'm so happy they're not from Flikr because that's banned here in the UAE).

    I think I'll make mine square too 🙂

    Reply
  59. Asha

    February 4, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    I have HUGE wooden Pizza peeler, it's God send, love making Pizza on Pizza stone too. Great recipe to do on Tava, quick and easy. Looks good. If you add a lit bit less water to the dough, you can make a round and then pull one side to make a tear shape which makes a perfect Naan.
    Great post, always helps to see the step by step pics.

    Reply
  60. Vrinda

    February 4, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    My hubby made this last week,easy and yummm

    Reply
  61. indosungod

    February 4, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    This is so perfect and the step by step very very helpful. And Nags are you using your white photo table for rolling them naans? 😉 I got to get one, multi purpose as they are.

    Reply
  62. Anonymous

    February 4, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    Hi Nags, this is really easy..have to try it, all purpose flour is maida, isn't it? I really wish there was a way to make tandoor roti at home, at least that is wheat, and I wouldn't feel guilty about eating maida. Thanks for this recipe, nothing beats a tasty naan made at home:-)~shreya

    Reply
  63. Prathibha

    February 4, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Recently made this….
    looks gr8…loved d last pic…

    Reply
  64. Sharmila

    February 4, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I htought naan making was a pain … eggs, sour curd, left overnight … and what not!
    Too good Nags! Way too good. 🙂

    Reply
  65. Divya Vikram

    February 4, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    That sounds very simple! Am sure making it!

    Reply

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