Indian
Indian - Breads and Flatbreads
Lucknowi Biryani Naan Bread
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant aged basmati rice layered with spiced meat, saffron-infused milk, and sweet caramelised onions, sealed and slow-cooked in dum style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups plain flour (maida)
- • 1/2 cup milk
- • 1/4 cup sugar
- • 2 tbsp yogurt
- • 1/4 cup ghee, melted
- • 1/4 tsp saffron strands
- • 1/4 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Warm the milk and steep the saffron strands in it.
2
Phase 2
Mix the flour, sugar, salt, yogurt, and melted ghee; knead with the saffron milk into a soft dough.
3
Phase 3
Cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4
Phase 4
Divide into 6 balls and press each into a thick round sheermal.
5
Phase 5
Brush with saffron milk, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake until golden.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm with mutton or chicken curry.