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Naan Bowl Recipe (Easy Homemade Edible Bread Bowl)

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Learn how to make a naan bowl at home using simple ingredients. This edible bread bowl is perfect for serving chickpeas, paneer, lentils, and high-protein vegetarian meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon Active Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup warm water

Instructions
 

  • Add ½ cup of warm water to a bowl. Then, add yeast and sugar and let it sit for 5 minutes.
    1 teaspoon Active Yeast, ¾ cup warm water, 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • In a stand mixer or in a mixing bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then add all the wet ingredients. If needed, add water a little at a time. Knead the dough until it is not too soft or sticky, but should be firm.
    2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon baking soda
    Preparing the dough by combining wet and dry ingredients.
  • Add oil to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and place the dough in it. Put a glass lid or a plate over the lid. Press the Yogurt button and set the timer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    Note: Dough would not rise a lot, but just a little bit is enough.
    Naan dough resting in bowl before shaping.
  • When the timer beeps, take the dough out, transfer it to a bowl, and knead again. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, then roll each part into a roti/naan using a rolling pin. Take a small/medium-sized bowl and spray it with oil, and flatten the dough on the outside of the bowl. Press & stretch the dough to cover the bowl. Just make sure not to overstretch the dough so that it doesn't become too thin.
    Naan dough rolled flat before shaping into bowl.
  • Place the bowls upside down on a baking sheet. Once the oven is preheated, insert the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the sides are golden brown.
    Naan bowl baked over mold showing shape.
  • Once golden-brown, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes. Then carefully remove naan from the bowls. If stuck, pierce them from the bowl using a fork or pairing knife.
    Finished naan bowls baked and ready.
  • Serve them with your favorite curry or add any dipping sauce and serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts
Naan Bowl Recipe (Easy Homemade Edible Bread Bowl)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
42
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
431
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
18
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
0.3
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.003
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
9
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.03
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Notes

 
Easy way to make naan bowls: If you don't want to make dough from scratch, you can use store-bought naan. Follow this guide on how to make it easily
Tips: For best results, follow these tips to make perfect Naan Bowls. 
Troubleshooting: If your naan bowl collapses, the dough was likely too thin or underbaked. Follow these troubleshooting ideas to fix. 
Variations and substitutions: You can use whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour for a healthier option. Checkout these variations here. 
Mastering the technique: Mastering the technique of making a perfect naan bowl every single time. 
Storage: Learn how to store and reheat these nana bowls properly in the storage guide.
Have questions? See the FAQ section for additional tips and answers
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