Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Naan
Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Naan This recipe combines the hearty goodness of quinoa with the soft, fluffy texture of naan. The filling is packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. The naan is cooked in a pan with oil or ghee, giving it a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Serve it with your favorite chutney or raita.
Naan is a type of flatbread that is popular in India and other parts of South Asia. It is typically made with a simple dough of flour, water, and yogurt. Naan can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common method is to cook it in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. Tandoors are heated to very high temperatures, which gives naan its characteristic blistered surface. This recipe for Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Naan is a bit of a departure from the traditional method. Instead of cooking the naan in a tandoor, it is cooked in a pan with oil or ghee. This method gives the naan a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. The filling is made with quinoa, vegetables, and spices. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that is packed with protein and fiber. The vegetables add flavor and nutrition to the filling. The spices give the filling a warm, savory flavor. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The naan is soft and fluffy, and the filling is flavorful and satisfying. Serve it with your favorite chutney or raita for a complete meal.
Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Naan Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Naan Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Naan Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Naan
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Quinoa
  • Mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, onions, and bell peppers)
  • Whole wheat flour
  • Yogurt
  • Baking powder
  • Spices (such as cumin, coriander, garam masala)
  • Vegetable oil or ghee
  • Fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Sauté vegetables in oil or ghee until tender.
  3. Combine cooked quinoa and vegetables in a bowl; add spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, yogurt, and water to form a soft dough.
  5. Divide the dough into equal portions, roll out each portion into a small circle, and fill it with the vegetable and quinoa mixture.
  6. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and cook the naan on both sides until golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Why It Works
  • The combination of quinoa and vegetables in the filling makes this naan a hearty and satisfying meal.
  • Cooking the naan in a pan with oil or ghee gives it a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
  • The spices in the filling give the naan a warm, savory flavor.