3-INGREDIENT PALEO NAAN
Yes, you read that right. I think I have invented Paleo Naan and it only requires THREE ingredients. Truthfully, it was my mom who came up with this recipe but since I’m her kid, she has given me full permission to claim this genius recipe as my own. The beauty of this recipe is that you can make this into a savory tortilla type of bread OR you can use it to make a dessert crepe! The secret is in the amount of batter you use. It’s the most versatile batter EVER!
WHAT IS NAAN?
For those of you who have never eaten naan – it’s an oven-baked flat bread that you find in Indian restaurants. It’s made from white flour and baked in a tandoor oven; it comes out fluffy and soft and incredible. This batter can help you achieve that – minus the gluten. Just pour the batter onto a greased or (eco-friendly) non-stick frying pan or this steel crepe pan (it’s the best!) and cook until the batter is nice and fluffy. If you want to make a dessert crepe, use less batter to make a thinner crepe.
HOW TO USE NAAN:
Oh, how I have missed using naan to scoop up my stew and Indian curry dishes. A lot of Indian people eat with their hands. The naan is almost like a spoon in a way – it scoops up the meat and veggies and sops up the savory sauce. I grew up eating Indian bread (roti, naan, stuffed paratha, puri, bhatura) and so being able to recreate this has been an important part of my paleo journey. I miss eating food that I grew up with – and now I can eat these dishes guilt-free – with a Paleo twist. Now keep in mind this is a Paleo recipe. If you’re used to eating naan every day, you’re obviously going to notice a huge difference. Just remember that this naan is good for you. And, it’s delicious.
3 MAGICAL INGREDIENTS
The three ingredients that make up this magical batter are: almond flour, tapioca flour and coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can and it must be full fat). If I’m making naan (or Pizza Crust or a tortilla), then I add a bit of salt. If I want this to be a dessert crepe, then I leave it as is. This batter is great because you can add whatever you want to it. Want some garlic naan? Add minced garlic. Want to throw some spices in the mix? Do it. Want to slather the naan with some incredible grass-fed ghee? Why wouldn’t you?! In addition to making Paleo Naan, you can also make Paleo Crepes. Cook them on slightly lower heat and don’t use as much batter. Fill the crepe with something sweet (apple butter, lemon curd, chocolate chips) and take a bite of awesomeness.
WATCH HOW EASY IT IS TO MAKE THIS PALEO NAAN!
(For the full recipe, see the recipe card below 😋) Mix the three ingredients together! Whisk away! Pour it onto a hot pan and flip! It couldn’t be easier!
WHAT ELSE CAN I MAKE WITH PALEO NAAN?
Once you start making this paleo-friendly and gluten-free flatbread, you’ll find that you can use it for so many things! I use this flatbread to make all of these recipes:
Paleo Samosas! Yes, seriously.Apple TurnoversPaleo Empanadas (they are absolutely fantastic)Savory Indian PancakesPaleo Pizza Crust and Prosciutto Peach PizzaMini Fruit Pies (this post includes a video!)Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
CAN’T EAT NUTS?
I have three options for you! Try my coconut flour naan! It’s just as good as this recipe and it’s nut-free! I also have another popular nut-free flatbread recipe on my blog for paleo roti if you’d like to give that a try. And if you’re okay with rice flour, I have a 2-ingredient rice flour roti that’s made with just rice flour and water and so it is pretty allergy-friendly.
WHAT SHOULD I EAT WITH NAAN?
If you’re looking for some Indian curries, I have A LOT on my blog. Check out all of my Indian recipes here! Just to highlight a few of my most popular recipes:
Butter Chicken or Instant Pot Butter ChickenKerala Ground Beef CurryGoat CurryVegetable KormaChicken CurryGround Lamb CurryPunjabi Egg Curry
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
I’ve put together a post on Commonly Asked Questions about Paleo Naan as well as my answers + tips.
LOOKING FOR MORE PALEO INDIAN RECIPES?
Check out my eBook: South Asian Persuasion: 100+ Paleo Indian Recipes. In it, I have other incredible Indian recipes like gulab jamun, jalebi, chicken korma, etc. And if you love this recipe then be sure to subscribe to my newsletter so that you don’t miss a new recipe! This is a magical batter. I hope you love it as much as I do.
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Kaju Katli RecipeChana Masala Instant PotDal MakhniRoti vs NaanKadai Chicken RecipeCoconut Flour Bread RecipeHow to Make CheesecakeIndian Rice Pudding Recipe
Just for fun, here are some old photos (from 2013): Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
