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Easy Vegan Naan (Indian Flatbread)

Published: Jan 13, 2023 by Bianca · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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Easy Vegan Naan - Indian Flatbread
Easy Vegan Naan - Indian Flatbread

Easy Vegan Naan - if you're into super fluffy flatbreads, then this is THE recipe for you! The dough is just a simple yeast dough, which you can keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

vegan naan

I'm always on a mission for the fluffiest vegan naan bread. And I kind of feel like, it can't get any fluffier than this.

I've gotten so many compliments for my naan, it always ends up being the star of the meal (sorry, curry!).

It's really easy to make. Mix the ingredients for the dough (I am using my kitchen machine but you can also use your hands). Coat the dough ball in oil, and let it rise for at least 2 hours. Then you can break off a small chunk, roll it out and cook it in the pan for a super fresh flatbread.

You can also store the risen dough in the fridge for up to 3 days, so you'll always have the option for spontaneous, bubbly naan.

Bonus points for sprinkling salt and fresh parsley (or cilantro) on top.

If you don't have the time for the dough to rise and you need a naan asap, check out my yeast-free Garlic Naan recipe.

vegan naan

You can use the flatbreads also for fluffy wraps or a pizza base! I may or may not have added mashed avocado onto the flatbread for a quick breakfast. 

How to make an Easy Vegan Naan

The ingredients

You will need: 

  • all-purpose wheat flour
  • instant yeast
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • water

This is a super basic version for vegan naan. You can always work garlic slices, sesame seeds, chili flakes (or whatever you feel like) into the dough before adding it to the pan! 

The basic steps

flour, yeast, and salt in bowl
Step 1: Combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl.
vegan pizza dough in kitchen aid
Step 2: Add the oil and water. Let it knead by a kitchen machine with a dough hook (or use a spoon to stir and then your hands to knead the dough) until it's a smooth dough.
vegan pizza dough before rising
risen pizza dough
Step 3: Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel. Let the dough rise for 2 hours.
yeast dough for naan
rolled out naan
Step 4: Break off a part of the dough (about 100g each). And roll it out on a floured surface.
naan in pan
naan in pan
Step 5: Heat a flat pan with a bit of oil until very hot. Place the flatbread in the pan and let it cook until you can see bubbles on the surface. While flipping the bread, add a bit of oil into the pan for the other side of the bread as well. Let it cook on the second side for 1-2 minutes max. 
vegan naan
Sprinkle it with salt and fresh parsley, and serve it hot & fresh! :) 

Serve the Naan with

  • Falafel Curry
  • Palak Tofu
  • Dal Makhani
  • Sweet Potato Curry
  • or any of these 15 Amazing Vegan Curry Recipes

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I hope you enjoy this Easy Vegan Naan as much as I do!

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vegan naan

Easy Vegan Naan (Indian Flatbread)

Bianca / Elephantastic Vegan
Easy Vegan Naan – if you’re into super fluffy flatbreads, then this is THE recipe for you! The dough is just a simple yeast dough, which you can keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Resting Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course Basics
Cuisine Indian, Vegan
Servings 4 naans
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

Stand Mixer
Stand Mixer
Rolling Pin
Rolling Pin

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour + more to dust the dough and surfaces
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil + more to coat the dough and for the pan
  • ⅔ cup water

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Then add the olive oil and water. Stir to combine, then knead with your hands (or use a kitchen machine with a dough hook) until it's a smooth dough. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour; if it's too crumbly, add more water.
  • Coat the ball of dough in a drizzle of olive oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit in a warm place until the dough doubles in size (for about 2 hours).
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces (about 100g each). Roll out each piece on lightly floured parchment paper.
  • Heat a flat pan (a crepe-pan works best) until really, really hot! Lay the first flatbread into the hot pan with a bit of oil until it's you can see bubbles on the bread. Then, for the second side, add a bit more oil to the pan, let the other side of the bread cook for 1-2 minutes. Repeat for the other naans.
  • Sprinkle the naans with salt, fresh parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 199mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Chris Peltz says

    August 03, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Can you use Whole Wheat Pastry instead?

    Reply
  2. Mirjam says

    August 05, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Thank you Bianca! Can I use wholemeal flour ? Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Yelena says

    September 20, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Great easy recipe. Thank you!!

    Reply
  4. Lorraine says

    January 12, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Can I let the dough rise for an hour in a warm place and use it the same day rather than waiting for it to rise overnight?

    Reply
  5. Neea says

    January 16, 2023 at 4:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing the recipe - I tried it today and the naan turned out amazing!

    Reply

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