Vegetarian📍 Punjab

Chur Chur Naan

An authentic vegetarian recipe from Punjab, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Traditional Chur Chur Naan from Punjab, India
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The Story Behind the Dish

Chur Chur Naan is a treasured vegetarian dish from Punjab, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Mix yeast and sugar in warm water. Rest 10 minutes until frothy.

  2. Mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and knead to a soft, smooth dough. Cover and rest 1 hour until doubled.

  3. Mix potato filling: mashed potatoes, green chillies, coriander, garam masala, amchur, and salt.

  4. Punch down dough. Divide into 4 balls. Roll each into a large disc.

  5. Place filling in center. Fold edges in to seal. Flatten gently.

  6. Roll out again into a thick naan shape.

  7. Cook on a hot tawa until brown spots appear. Flip. Transfer to a direct flame and cook until charred spots develop.

  8. Remove and immediately crush/crumple the naan with both hands while hot — this is the signature "chur chur" (crumbling) technique.

  9. Apply butter generously over the crushed naan.

  10. Serve immediately with yogurt or dal.

Cook

45 mins

Serves

4 servings

Level

Medium