Naan

bread · Indian cuisine · cooking

Fluffy and light. Naan is a special flatbread that's soft and airy inside with golden-brown spots on the outside from cooking. The yeast in the dough makes it rise and become nice and fluffy, which is different from thin, crispy flatbreads.

Cooked in hot ovens. Naan can be baked in different ways, in a tandoor (a super-hot clay oven), on a flat griddle called a tawa, or in a regular oven. Each method gives it those delicious brown and golden spots.

Loved worldwide. While naan comes from South Asia, it's now eaten in many countries and used with lots of different cuisines. You might have it at an Indian restaurant, but it's spread to menus everywhere!

Perfect for dipping. Naan is great for scooping up curry, hummus, or other sauces because of its soft, flexible texture. Many people use it instead of plates to hold their food!