Naan

Naan ( devanagari: नान, Nan; Urdu / Persian: نان, in the Turkic languages ​​of Central Asia also: Nan or non ) is a bread that is in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and Central Asia (Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan) as well as in the Near East (Iran, Kurdistan ) is usually eaten as an accompaniment to hot meals. Naan has a flat patty- like shape which is something drags on before baking. The inner part is flat, while the outer edge is slightly thicker. It resembles a pizza base.

Unlike other Indian breads are leavened dough is Naan from her, such as by adding yogurt, and with the help of yeast or substitute with baking soda. Originally, the basic ingredients of millet and yeast today to bake often with wheat flour. Naan flatbread baked over an open fire. This natural back manner that requires a great deal of care, derives its characteristic flavor.

Nowadays Naan is also known on the borders of India and prebaked available in many supermarkets.

Origin

The word Naan originates from the family of Iranian languages ​​( inter alia, Persian, Kurdish, Tajik ), simply meaning " bread ". The name later spread into the neighboring languages ​​on the Indian subcontinent and in the Turkic peoples of Central Asia.