Khana Pakana

Naan is a popular Clay oven bread of Pakistan. It is made of all-purpose flour with some raising agents. It goes well with almost all the Pakistani curries and gravies and served fresh and hot.

1. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl and make a well in the middle.

2. Mix the sugar, milk, egg, 2 tbsp of oil in a bowl.

3. Pour this into the center of the flour and knead adding water if necessary to form soft dough.

4. Add the remaining oil, knead again, then cover with damp cloth and allow the dough to stand for 15 minutes.

5. Knead the dough again and cover and leave for 2-3 hours.

6. About half an hour before the naan is required, turn on the oven to maximum heat.

7. Divide the dough into 8 balls and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes.

8. Sprinkle a baking sheet with nigella seeds and put it in the oven to heat while the dough is resting.

9. Shape each ball of dough with the palms to make an oval shape.

10. Bake the naan until puffed up and golden brown.

11. Serve hot with haleem.