Gorkhali Stuffed Naan

Leavened flat bread stuffed with lamb, nepali style

Steps

To prepare lamb stuffing , in a saut pan heat two tablespoons of oil.

Add turmeric , garlic , ginger and curry powder.

Fry for a minute or so.

Add ground lamb and saut until cooked.

Add chopped scallion and cilantro.

Makes well.

Take off heat and allow cooling.

In a large bowl , combine the flour , two tablespoons of melted butter , baking powder , baking soda , sugar and salt.

Make a well in the center and add milk and yogurt , mixing it with the flour until a soft dough is formed.

Dust kneading board with flour.

Place the dough on the board and knead for ten minutes or so.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

Knead the dough again for another five minutes.

Divide the dough into three-inch balls.

Roll out the dough balls into eight-inch circles.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place two tablespoons of lamb stuffing at the centre of the naan.

Fold all edges over towards the centre and pinch to enclose.

Sprinkle some dusting flour on the kneading board and g.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, butter, milk, yogurt, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, water, ground lamb, scallion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, turmeric, curry powder, salt and pepper, cooking oil