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Baba Ganoush

Ingredients;

• 3 cups (450g) plain flour
• 1 cup (240ml) yogurt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Water

Procedure

1. Knead the dough by combining all the ingredients and sufficient water.
2. Wrap the dough in a damp muslin cloth and leave it to rise for 2-3 hours.
3. Divide the dough into small balls.
4. Roll out the balls in oblong or round shape with a rolling pin or by slapping and stretching with your hands.
5. Smear the surface with water and bake in a tandoor or preheated oven (as hot as your oven will go).
6. Brush the naan with butter. Serve hot.

Notes, tips and variations

• To add an extra cripsy finish, pop the baked naans under a preheated grill for 30 seconds before brushing with butter and serving.