Chicken Tikka Stuffed Naan

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix yogurt, flour, and salt until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Maringate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tomato purée, spices, and lemon juice. Let sit for 1 hour if possible.
  3. 3Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes until most liquid evaporates. Turn off heat, stir in cream cheese and coriander, then set aside to cool.
  4. 4Divide dough into 6 balls. Flatten each on a floured surface, add 1 tbsp filling and some mozzarella, then pinch edges to seal.
  5. 5Press down gently, flip, and flatten into small discs.
  6. 6Cook the naan on a dry pan or tawa over medium heat for 3 minutes per side until golden.
  7. 7Optional: Brush with garlic butter (melted butter, garlic, and coriander) before serving.

Ingredients

  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 180 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 300 g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp tomato purée
  • 0.25 lemon, juiced
  • 0.75 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 mozzarella cheese
  • 1 garlic butter

Equipment

bowlspoonknifefrying panspatulapastry brush