I miss Indian food and especially good naan bread. I haven't really tried it, but I wanted to test if it's possible to make naan without a tandoor? Has anyone tried this, do you have some good tips and do you manage to make it just as good as the naan you get in India?
Bread – Naan without tandoor
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Best Answer
Never having been to India, I've only had naan from Indian restaurants and frozen from the supermarket. That said, I have made it with some success before.
The best method I've used is to grill (American) it. You can do it with a gas grill (barbecue) set to high, or with the hottest of hot charcoal. It doesn't quite approach the 900 F (480 C) typical of a tandoor, but it's close, especially with charcoal. Simply oil the grill and do 2-3 minutes per side.
The next best method I've tried is using a pizza stone in a blazing hot oven. The cook times are similar.