Naan

• 3 cups self-raising flour (maida)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup curds fresh
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp baking soda (soda - bicarb)
• warm milk for kneading(oil or water can also be used)

Sieve together dry ingredients into a large rimmed plate. Add butter curds, oil and crumble with fingers. When does is like course crumbs, add milk a little at a time, till a soft pliable dough is formed. Cover with wet muslin cloth. Cover with another plate and keep aside for 5 - 6 hours.

Knead dough lightly. Break of piece, the size of a medium potato and roll into a thick triangle, using dry dough if required. Place on a pre-warmed griddle (tawa). Apply water on the top part with hands Invert naan and stick to griddle. Invert griddle and roast over the gas flame directly.Serve hot with a drop of butter on it.

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