No Tandoor? No Problem! Make Fluffy Tandoori Naan At Home In Just 15 Minutes

 Absolutely! You can make soft, fluffy tandoori-style naan at home without a tandoor, using just a regular tawa (iron skillet or non-stick pan). Here’s a quick 15-minute naan recipe with yeast-free and curd-based dough that gives amazing results — bubbly, soft inside, and slightly charred like restaurant naan.

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🍞 No Tandoor? No Problem! 15-Minute Fluffy Tandoori Naan on Tawa

🕒 Ready In: 15 Minutes (excluding 30-min resting time)

Yields: 6 medium naans

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🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

• 1/4 cup curd (plain yogurt)

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp sugar

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp oil or melted butter

• Warm water, as needed to knead

• 2 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds) or sesame seeds (optional)

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

• 1 tbsp melted butter or ghee (for brushing)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough

• In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

• Add curd and oil. Mix well.

• Gradually add warm water and knead into a soft, smooth dough.

• Cover and rest for at least 30 minutes (if short on time, 15–20 min works too).

2. Shape the Naans

• Divide the dough into 6 balls.

• Roll each ball into an oval or teardrop shape (not too thin).

• Sprinkle some kalonji or sesame seeds and coriander on one side. Lightly press them in with the rolling pin.

3. Cook on Tawa

• Heat a thick-bottomed iron tawa or non-stick pan on medium-high heat.

• Flip the naan so the plain side is down and gently press it onto the dry hot tawa.

• When bubbles start forming, flip the tawa upside down over open flame (if using iron tawa) to get that tandoor-like char on top.

• If using non-stick or induction: Just flip and cook the other side normally.

• Brush the cooked naan with butter or ghee.

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🔥 Pro Tips:

• Iron tawa gives better "tandoori" effect than non-stick.

• Want garlic naan? Add minced garlic along with coriander before cooking.

• No yeast means quicker prep — and curd + baking soda gives softness and tang.

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🍽️ Serve With:

• Paneer Butter Masala

• Dal Makhani

• Mixed Veg Curry

• Or even the Besan 'Fish' Curry above!