Why is naan bread not vegan?

Unfortunately, the majority of naan isn't suitable for vegans as they often contain ghee (clarified butter), yoghurt, milk or even eggs . However, it's not impossible to find vegan-friendly naan in supermarkets, it's just worth double-checking ingredients lists.

What is the difference between plain and butter naan?

Butter naan is indulgence personified . After cooking the plain naan, a generous amount of butter is brushed over the surface, imparting a rich yet buttery flavour. The butter also gives the naan a glossy finish, making it irresistible to resist.

Why is garlic bread not vegan?

Generally speaking, the actual dough used in garlic bread is vegan. What could catch you out is the butter contents . Fortunately though, a lot of shop-bought garlic bread uses margarine or olive oil – so just make sure to check the ingredients first!

Why is naan unhealthy?

Skip: Naan And like those fluffy spuds, this soft flatbread has little nutritional value. Most naan recipes call for Greek yogurt to give it that airy texture. But that's more than offset by less healthy ingredients like white flour, sugar, and oil .

What is the healthiest type of naan bread?

Opt for whole wheat naan if you're looking to maximize your health benefits, and try to serve it alongside other nutritious foods.

Is naan bread healthier than rice?

100 grams of naan contains 310 calories, compared to 100 grams of steamed brown rice, which contains 125 calories. naan contains no fiber compared to the rice, which leads to an imbalance of gut bacteria, constipation, and a potentially increased risk of bowel cancer. naan contains no phytonutrients.

What is a healthy alternative to naan?

What most people don't realize is, most Indians don't eat naan everyday. It's a treat reserved for special occasions. A healthier alternative that is eaten daily in most indian households, is roti (also called chapati or fulka) . It's an unleavened flatbread made of just two ingredients - whole wheat flour and water.

Is store-bought naan bread vegan?

Unfortunately, most naan you'll get at Indian restaurants is not vegan , as the dough often contains yogurt (or milk) and it's brushed with melted butter. While there are a handful of store-bought vegan naan options, they are pretty lackluster and taste more like store-bought pita bread.

What makes bread not vegan?

It's usually straightforward to tell whether a bread is vegan. You can easily distinguish vegan from non-vegan bread by looking at the ingredient list. Bread containing eggs, honey, royal jelly, gelatin, or dairy-based ingredients like milk, butter, buttermilk, whey, or casein isn't considered vegan.

Why is pita bread not vegan?

Yes, pita bread is suitable for vegans. Its two main ingredients are flour and yeast, both of which are plant-based . Usually, salt is added for flavour, but it is very unlikely that any animal products or byproducts will be used. However, it is always worth checking ingredients labels to make sure.

Does naan traditionally have egg in it?

Naan is similar to other baked flatbreads but has a few distinguishing characteristics. Naan is enriched with ingredients like yogurt, milk, and eggs , while pita uses water to moisten its dough, making naan the softer bread.

Oil-free Cheesy Avocado Naan flatbread with Garlic Kale and Roasted Acorn. Vegan recipe

Published: Apr 1, 2013 · Modified: Jan 24, 2018 by Richa 39 Comments

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Naan! Naan flat bread is the bread of choice served at most restaurants, I think I now know why. We eat unleavened Roti/Chapati most days with Indian food. I do whip up a quick Naan every now and then. The usual Naan is made with refined flour, yogurt and butter. I have a popular Naan postwith all you need to know about a vegan version using non dairy yogurt(soy, cashew or coconut milk yogurt), different ways to cook and so on. The post has different types of Naan bread – Plain Naan, garlic Naan, Naan stuffed with Cauliflower, Kale and carrots, and Avocado Naan! The avocado Naan got lost in all the different varieties so it definitely needed a post dedicated to it.

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Yes, if you dont have non-dairy yogurt on hand. no fear. Use mashed avocado!
This version is refined Oil-free. It also has some basil, nutritional yeast, chopped up chili and onion flakes. It is one addictive flatbread in itself. You can make this without the spices and herbs too. See the originalNaanpost for plain avocado naan.

I topped one (because I ate the other with vegan butter) with some roasted Acorn and garlicky Kale.The pictures are from a few weeks back, hence the roasted Acorn. you can use sweet potato or other roasted veggies. I roasted the Acorn squash whole. Washed it, made a few knife punctures and roasted at 330 degrees F until tender. Then cooled it, halved and removed the seeds, chopped and kept for later.

You can make smaller pita sized flatbread and load it with Falafels, veggies and tahini, serve it up with some hummus, or go the regular route and serve it with Indian curries.

The Naan bread can be topped with pesto, stuffed with tofu and spinach sauteed in garam masala(Paneer Naan), or with a Samosa potato mixture(Aloo Naan), or coconut flakes, pistachios and sultanas(Peshawari Naan) And so much more.

For a Glutenfree Naan bread see here.
For other breads, flatbreads, sandwich loafs see here.

In other news, lots more vegan cheese hitting the market.
Check out Chef Tal Ronnen’s Interview with Alicia about his new line.
Make your own Hot sauce!
Steps:
Proof the yeast in warm water and sugar until frothy.
Add flours, onion flakes, salt, mashed avocado.

Knead into a soft dough.

Let sit until doubled. Add chopped basil, chili, nutritional yeast, other additions if using.

Knead fro a minute.

Divide into 2 and roll out. Press seeds on top.

Spray water on the bottom and place on hot skillet.

Cover and cook for 1-1.5 minutes.

Flip and cook for another minute.
Serve hot.

Or make a Naanizza(Pizza) with sauteed greens, roasted veggies and more.

Spicy Garlicky Kale:
In a medium pan, heat a teaspoon of oil or a Tablespoon of vegetable broth, add 3-4 cloves of garlic and saute until garlic is golden.
Add washed chopped Kale(2-3 cups), 1/4 teaspoon salt, piri piri or other chili powder to taste and mix well. Add a Tablespoon vegetable broth or water.
Cover and cook until Kale is tender.
Serve topped with sesame seeds and piri piri or lemon juice.

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Oil-free Cheesy Avocado Naan flatbread with Garlic Kale and Roasted Acorn. Vegan recipe

This Oil-free Avocado Naan does not need yogurt. Avocado adds the moisture and fat to keep this flat-bread moist for days. Vegan soy-free Recipe

Prep Time2 hours hrs

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 3

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

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Ingredients

1/4 cup (62.5 ml) warm water
1.5 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon sugar or maple or bread flour if using stevia. Add equivalent stevia later with dry ingredients
1/2 cup (62.5 g) bread flour
1/4 cup (31.25 g) wheat flour
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
3 Tablespoons mashed avocado about half a regular sized Avocado

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1/4 cup (6 g) chopped basil
1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 green chili finely chopped optional
Seeds for topping: Sesame, Til, Nigella(Kalonji) or Carom(Ajwain)

Variations:

Add other chopped up greens spinach, baby kale or herbs(cilantro).
Add a Tablespoon or evoo or vegan butter.

Instructions

In a bowl, add warm water, yeast and sugar and mix well.
Let sit 10 minutes or until frothy.
Add all the dry ingredients and avocado and mix.
Knead into a soft dough(3-4 minutes).
Spray water on top, cover with towel and let sit for 1.5 hours or until doubled. Use a bowl with enough space for the dough to double without touching the towel on top.
Add chopped basil, chopped green chili, nutritional yeast and 1-2 Tablespoons wheat flour and knead for a minute to combine well.
Divide dough into 2 parts (for 2 large 10 inch Naans or 3 parts for smaller) and roll into oval shape or shape with your hands by pressing it outwards. Use flour if needed. The hand shaped Naans puff up better.
Use any large pan/skillet which can withstand high heat. Heat it on medium high heat until hot.
Pat some nigella, sesame or carom seeds on top and spritz the bottom with a little water.
Place the naan with bottom on the pan.
Cover and let cook on medium high till it starts to puff.
Flip after 1-1.5 minutes, and cook for half a minute( for pita style)
If you like a charred Naan, then instead of flipping to cook the other side, hold the uncooked side of Naan over the flame with tongs for a few seconds to cook and char some spots.
Serve hot, topped with vegan butter or olive oil with any Indian curry, Daal lentil stews, vegetable Subzis, salad and pickle.

Notes

If you like a charred Naan, then instead of flipping to cook the other side, hold the uncooked side of Naan over the flame with tongs for a few seconds to cook and char some spots.

Serve hot, topped with vegan butter or olive oil with anyIndian curry,Daallentil stews, vegetable Subzis, salad and pickle.

For baking the Naan see the method in my original post here.

Nutritional values based on one serving

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Oil-free Cheesy Avocado Naan flatbread with Garlic Kale and Roasted Acorn. Vegan recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228Calories from Fat 72

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