🍞 Naan

🍛 Description: A soft, pillowy leavened bread traditionally baked in a tandoor (clay oven). Often brushed with butter, garlic, or herbs, Naan is the ultimate companion to curries and gravies, soaking up every drop of flavour.

📍 Origin: Introduced to India through Persian and Central Asian influences during the Mughal era.

🌿 Varieties: Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, Cheese Naan, Keema Naan (minced meat).

💡 Fun Fact: In royal Mughal kitchens, naan was sometimes stuffed with dry fruits and nuts, making it a luxury bread reserved for special banquets.

Cypriot Parallel: Like fresh-baked village bread, but softer and enriched with yoghurt or milk, making it ideal for mopping up rich sauces.

👉 The royal bread of India’s kitchens!