Nan(Fried Leavened Bread)

Directions

1. 1
   Warm yogurt and stir in milk, until thoroughly mixed.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Add baking soda, sugar, 2 tablespoon butter/oleo, eggs and dry yeast.
4. 4
   Sift together the flour and salt.
5. 5
   Make a well in the flour and gradually add the yogurt mixture.
6. 6
   Knead the flour 15 to 20 minutes until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Brush dough with some of the remaining butter/oleo.
8. 8
   Cover with a warm, damp cloth and set aside in a warm place for 3 hours until the dough had risen to twice its size.
9. 9
   Dust hands with flour.
10. 10
    Knead the dough again for a few minutes and divide into 8 balls.
11. 11
    Roll each ball into a 10-in pancake.
12. 12
    Pull each pancake gently to give it an oval shape.
13. 13
    Cover with damp cloth 20 mins.
14. 14
    Heat a griddle until very hot.
15. 15
    Mix the remaining 2 tablespoon butter/oleo with poppy seed.
16. 16
    Brush one side of each nan with the mixture and the other side with warm water.
17. 17
    Place the warm-water side on the griddle for 1/2 minute.
18. 18
    Remove from the griddle and place nan under broiler for about 2 mins.
19. 19
    Serve with curries and tandoori dishes.