In a mixing bowl take Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 pinch baking soda with 2 Tbsp or small amount of water to dissolve the sugar. Mix all the ingredients very well till the sugar dissolves.
Now add 2 cups all-purpose flour (Maida),1/2 cup fresh curd or yogurt ,butter and only 3 to 4 Tbsp milk. (Don't add more milk in starting ).Now begin to mix to form a smooth dough adding more warm milk little by little as needed.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes well until the dough turns soft ,elastic & pliable.
In case the dough looks dry, then add some more milk and knead. If it becomes sticky, then sprinkle some flour and knead again. You should get a soft stretchy dough.
When you press down the dough with your finger, it should dent easily.Flatten the dough and spread some oil all over the dough. Place in the same bowl.
cover with a moist cloth and rest for 2 hours in warm place.
After 2 hours, knead the dough slightly. to remove if any air present in the dough.
Make medium-sized balls from the dough.Flatten slightly and sprinkle some flour on the dough as well as on the rolling board.
Sprinkle some coriander leaves or Chopped Garlic on the rolled dough.
Roll into a 6 to 7 inches elongated circle.
Heat a skillet or tawa or griddle and keep it on medium-high to high flame. Place the naan bread ready on the hot tawa or skillet or griddle.
You will see some air pockets on the naan.Flip the naan bread.
Cook the second side more than the first side. Please note that on a high flame they will get cooked faster.
Press the edges with a spatula so that they are also roasted and cooked properly.Flip again and spread butter on both side.
You can flip again and press the edges for even cooking. Remove and spread some butter or oil. Serve hot.
Serve the naan bread hot or warm with your favorite curry dish – Palak paneer or matar paneer or dals like dal tadka or dal makhani or butter chicken
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