Finally after many years of attempts/recipes/failed eureka moments and 2 home build tandoori ovens later i now feel i can truly replicate restaurant style naan breads at home, i feel Ive got it nailed down, no longer need to tweak my recipe and ultimately the method and this is without a tandoori oven.
I can make the naans pictured every time no more floppy, stodgy, [sometimes biscuit like!] sour, funny cant put my name on it after taste. Real Deal Naan bread.
I really didn't think it would of been so hard! but the variations are vast!! from yeast to no yeast, self raising, plain flours, a mix of both, yogurt or not, with little or a lot of baking soda not mention pizza stones, granite plates and blow torches all of which have there merits! if could install a gas fired tandoori oven in my kitchen i would of done years ago but it not going to happen no matter how much i beg the misses!!
This is done with CBM's method of Tava and a 9kw gas ring, inverting the bread into the flames,
I do have to Thank CBM for his method here as it was a big upward step for me.
I'm sure this can be done a gas hob with wok ring or perhaps the large ring not sure as i have electric hob[bad idea but its easy to clean :'(]
I will post the recipe but i really want to weigh and measure the amounts again.
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Congrats on your success UB!
UB we have all chatted about naan recipes and different ways of cooking them but it would be great if you posted your recipe as I would like to try and perfect this. My naans are good BUT can I take them further and be as delighted as you clearer are with your lovely looking naans. You recipe might lead me that way!!!!
My mouth is watering again :( Oh for a vindaloo with one of those little beauties :P :P ;D
Wow they look fab!, please please please post recipe and technique.
Cheers
Come on, come on!
Spit it out!
The recipe, not the nan........
hi uf mate i had a very similar moment to yours then out of the mist the confusion walked a man i can only describe as a nan making genius the great man him self happy chris total no messin fool proof way of making perfect nans and chappits the thread is on the sight somewhere sorry i havent copy and pasted it for you to have a look at but plz do search it out as a fantastic vid to show you how to do it happy currying mate ( Ivan )
Well done UB. They look fantabulous.
Wow, they look fantastic, I try to make nanns, have tried several different recipes but none turn out like those. I have CBM`s book are these the same recipe as in his book doe you know?
Recipe, recipe, recipe, recipe
Now, now , now, now
Where is it?
8) ;)
Quote from: RubyDoo on December 06, 2012, 10:24 AM
Recipe, recipe, recipe, recipe
Now, now , now, now
Where is it?
8) ;)
ditto!
I'm on it, I'm making naans again over the weekend to double check my measurements, dont want to post a incorrect recipe, Ive done that twice before !!
The knead for this great UB. ;D ;D ;D Looking forward to it as soon as you have a windough of opportunity. And to all the subsequent trials and reports that will follow ;)
Come on flour! Don't say "tawa" to this recipe!
:D
Get it right UB. We don't want naan of yer mistakes, :o 8)
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 06, 2012, 07:30 PM
dont want to post a incorrect recipe, Ive done that twice before !!
D'ough!
UB - Congrats! Really looking forward to seeing your naan recipe...
-- Josh
along with us all i'm really intrigued how it can get any better. UB's original pointer of using a high hydration (66%) was a massive step forward for me.
leaving the mix for at least 1 hr or even 24hr and chucking out the baking powder being the others. CBM's inverted pan is still on my to do but can see it working a treat.
any additional info from UB is certainly going to ice the cake.
Jerry
The 24 hour thing is right. Keep it cool and let it "marinate". And there is no need for baking powder as long as you have yogurt in there.... trust me. 8)
any update on this one? drooling in anticipation.... ;D
OK, the recipe is confirmed, weighed, measured, check and rechecked - i can repeat it everytime, which is more then useful!!
All will be posted soon, However I do have a little secret to expose... The Naans [and pizzas] are cooked in a..........................................?
Soon Lads soon :)
Can't wait UB!
Oooh, he is such a tease!
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 15, 2012, 09:15 PMThe Naans [and pizzas] are cooked in a..........................................?
On a terracota baking stone? I do hope so cos that's what I've asked Mrs Claus for... ;D
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mason-Cash-Terracotta-Baking-Stone/dp/B007BL22B6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355694019&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mason-Cash-Terracotta-Baking-Stone/dp/B007BL22B6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355694019&sr=8-1)
Quote from: sp on December 16, 2012, 09:40 PM
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 15, 2012, 09:15 PMThe Naans [and pizzas] are cooked in a..........................................?
On a terracotta baking stone ?
Oh dear, I think you missed the vital preposition : "in", not "on" ...
** Phil.
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 15, 2012, 09:15 PM...The Naans [and pizzas] are cooked in a...
...pressure cooker?
...Malteser box?
...muffin tin?
Come on, UF, spill the beans! :)
nipoori???
Quote from: Naga on December 18, 2012, 11:48 AM
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 15, 2012, 09:15 PM...The Naans [and pizzas] are cooked in a...
...pressure cooker?
...Malteser box?
...muffin tin?
Come on, UF, spill the beans! :)
You can ask UF as much as you like ;)
days from posting now, you will have seen nothing like it.
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 18, 2012, 05:12 PM...You can ask UF as much as you like ;)...
Aaaarrrggghh! I had a feeling I had typed the wrong initials in, UB! That'll teach me to proof read my posts! :)
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 18, 2012, 05:12 PM
days from posting now, you will have seen nothing like it.
I know, In a flower pot :-\
Les
wankel rotary engine?
Quote from: Stephen Lindsay on December 18, 2012, 06:10 PMwankel rotary engine?
You could do 3 naans at once in one of those! :)
This is a internal view of the new build
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Microwave?
Then Grill & hot Tava...?
I'm thinking nuclear power plant or the large hadron collider. 8)
Quote from: Axe on December 19, 2012, 02:30 PMI'm thinking...the large hadron collider. 8)
I'd like to see 2 naans colliding at near-light speed! :)
Hey UB, I found a pic of one of your naans:
(http://web.orange.co.uk/images/ice/quirkies/record_naan_quirky_china_news.jpg)
That is a monster of a Keema Naan ! :o
@UB
Any chance of seeing this recipe and method before the end of the year?
I'm sure there are many members looking forward to trying it out.
Dave
<a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20130107T23&p0=136&fg1=9acd79&msg=naan+recipe+and+method">Clicky</a>
@Uclown, sorry mate all is not ready been busy at the coal face.
No rush UB. Any time you are ready. Brill looking naans.
This week?
Rob :)
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 24, 2012, 06:42 PM
...all is not ready been busy at the coal face.
So, it's powered by coal eh? ;D
OK im running out of excuses here? im I've been off with man flu and I just want to do one more run off with the ______
ill post a cryptic photo just to keep your heads scratching!?
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Will post as soon as poss prob looking 2 weeks. :)
Well judging from the bird cage, did you add Trill (http://www.trill.com.au/features/gc/default.asp) instead of Kalonji seeds??
I think I have got it. You can somehow suspend your naan dough from the top of a bird cage, spinning, over a primus type gas burner on full tilt?
Rob :D
Quote from: getonthegarabi on January 09, 2013, 07:27 PM
I think I have got it. You can somehow suspend your naan dough from the top of a bird cage, spinning, over a primus type gas burner on full tilt?
Rob :D
suspended spinning naan you got better imagination then me
Wow ,worst thread ever...attention seeking so and so :-(
Steady The mans been ill
That naan flu terrible
Quote from: michael.t on January 10, 2013, 10:02 PM
Steady The mans been ill
That naan flu terrible
That was terrible Michael, but I still laughed! ;) ;D
It has to be covered in steel/ally and a door fitted to the front, then it all sits on a BBQ ;D
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Looks like the perfect frame to cover in cob to make a bread/pizza oven ;)
Quote from: Therealsouthstander on January 10, 2013, 09:43 PM
Wow ,worst thread ever...attention seeking so and so :-(
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Hi Unclebuck,
Any date for the release of this infamous recipe?
Thanks,
Goncalo
This is worse than waiting on Happy Chris Ebook and thats saying something lol
will get back to this thread as soon as ive got some more time, not forgotten just over busy
heres is a pic of the trial run
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Quote from: Unclebuck on May 07, 2013, 03:51 PM
as soon as ive got some more time, not forgotten just over busy
spooky this - i too can't shake off being over busy too - want to get onto wfo but even that is out of question at mo.
anyhow real reason for post of course is that pic - tantalising. given i intend modding wfo this year i will certainly aim to include anything that results from your efforts.
best wishes
wfo Jerry? ???
Quote from: spiceyokooko on May 11, 2013, 02:00 PM
Quote from: goncalo on May 11, 2013, 12:37 PM
Quote from: Axe on May 11, 2013, 11:53 AM
wfo Jerry? ???
wide fired oven, I think
Wood Fired Oven.
I have no idea how my fingers typed wide when I meant wood... just one of those 'morning afters'
Quote from: DalPuri on January 11, 2013, 02:01 PM
Looks like the perfect frame to cover in cob to make a bread/pizza oven ;)
you got the closest! one free beer for you
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Quote from: JerryM on May 11, 2013, 11:46 AM
Quote from: Unclebuck on May 07, 2013, 03:51 PM
as soon as ive got some more time, not forgotten just over busy
spooky this - i too can't shake off being over busy too - want to get onto wfo but even that is out of question at mo.
anyhow real reason for post of course is that pic - tantalising. given i intend modding wfo this year i will certainly aim to include anything that results from your efforts.
best wishes
are you intending to build a WFO this year jerry? most interesting.. keeps us posted, ive PM'd you also.
UB,
it's a yes and and no on the wood fire oven. i have a barrel oven and need to try out fire brick hearth before doing further on it. i also have what's called a black oven that i call dog hutch which i intend to mod - the fire is too close to the hearth which sits above the fire.
i really need to build one of those round ovens "pompeii" but the effort and size puts me off.
i have looked at trying to build in "tandoori" add on but not got anywhere. a "naan" facility if possible would be of interest - particularly if the warm up was quick. warm up being my no 1 downside to wfo - it takes too long in comparison to electric.
and the point of this thread is?
I thought the whole point of the forum was to share recipes, not go get one-upmanship. ::)
Enjoy your nan.
Hey UB, these initial pics were amazing but this blooming Royal baby will be named before we see your recipe!!
Where are ya where are ya ;D
I haven't completely finished the build but almost.. im currently re-doing the inner liner not impressed with the fire clay.... I can give you a little teaser photo
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Quote from: Unclebuck on August 12, 2013, 03:15 PM
I can give you a little teaser photo
Potentially interesting but why tease, rather than inform?
A bit of information/explanation would be helpful.
i like the tittle pizza on the top.
i've all my fingers crossed for this prototype.
(i've modded my wfo and still trying it out - even if i get it how i want the warm up of ~ 2hrs remains a bug bear. this kind of encast arrangement shows real promise even with say a tikka stand built in and importantly for me could just about squeeze it in my garage for all year cooking).
Quote from: Unclebuck on August 12, 2013, 03:15 PM
I haven't completely finished the build but almost.. im currently re-doing the inner liner not impressed with the fire clay.... I can give you a little teaser photo
Looks absolutely awesome
best, Rich
OK UB
The others may have forgotten about this thread but I haven't.
I am still patiently waiting for your recipe. Abdol Mohed2002 promised me his and failed to deliver. So come on UB...cough up pleeeeeeaaaaassssee!!
Good shout MDB, I had forgotten about this thread - where is UB?
who wants to see whats cooking? pizza or naan?
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Quote from: Unclebuck on September 18, 2013, 04:18 PM
who wants to see whats cooking?
Another wind-up? Troll?
lol @ UB - what a tease!
Have you gone commercial UB???? LOL!!
Image deleted - moderated filth
I remember Playschool, whats through the arched window :)
I see more "moderated filth" moderation ::) "moderated" is not antagonistic George's version is ;D
When is the ebake ? :D
Im still wating for george to ask nicely
UB,
well pleased you've got back to this.
is it possible to just give us an insight of what's being produced - naan and pizza would really overdo the goodwill.
Unclebuck this has been gestating for longer than Chris's infamous e-book. I wonder, are you next for the chop? :o
Quote from: JerryM on September 19, 2013, 05:26 PM
UB,
well pleased you've got back to this.
is it possible to just give us an insight of what's being produced - naan and pizza would really overdo the goodwill.
Anything for JerryM , last night it was pizzas,
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will start a new thread on construction,. naans etc..
UB :)
God bless you George, have a nice evening
UB, that looks fantastic, did you build that yourself?
Quote from: gazman1976 on September 20, 2013, 04:30 PM
UB, that looks fantastic, did you build that yourself?
Yes mate, built for naans but does blinding pizzas also
Cheese on toast, bit of grated onion, perhaps half an egg yolk. Serve with HP sauce. Nice.
Rob :)
Edit. Moderated by author.
Missed the marmite and ketchup there Bob...
UB,
many thanks for pic. was concerned how the "stone bake" base would be achieved but can now see cooked on steel - which many are switching to.
looking forward as you unravel the rest of the story.
tantalizing for me.
Interesting oven - hybrid by the look of it with a gas ring at the bottom and an electric heating element at the top. Your photos beat my post about the scarcity of information by about 30 secs, so I've now deleted my previous post. Pizzas are all very well but what about naans, as per your own title for this long-running thread?
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Last nights naanage 8)
I defy anybody to tell the difference between that and a BIR naan, based solely on looks :o :o It's got TA written all over it. And since it's the texture and finished appearance we mostly have a problem with, rather than the taste, I bet that went down a real treat :P The little fellow is behaving exactly as he would if on the wall of a tandoor ;D
that just looks amazing
So what's the recipe? :)
Quote from: curryhell on October 14, 2013, 08:50 PM
I defy anybody to tell the difference between that and a BIR naan, based solely on looks :o :o It's got TA written all over it.
I agree, as far as a profile view is concerned. It would be good to see a picture of a naan cooked in that oven, on a plate (the finished item) where you might see a lot more of it.
Quote from: MushroomMike on October 29, 2013, 12:22 AM
So what's the recipe? :)
Hi Ive posted the recipe and all photos/details on another cooking forum.
I have browser problems posting on this site if the text is too long? the reply box starts scrolling back to the top??
anyhow heres a link
(moderated)Regards UB.
Quote from: Unclebuck on December 03, 2013, 07:24 PM
on another cooking forum
That let's me out then :'( :'( ;D
Shame, I was looking forward to your recipe too. :(
Can you PM me the link UB I was going to try these as they look amazing
Cheers
Emma
Is it against forum rules to put links to other websites? or is it considered spam or expletives?
Seems people don't want anyone to see CA's website...even though they couldn't help themselves and join it! ;)
Quote from: Jenk on December 07, 2013, 12:56 AM
Can you PM me the link UB I was going to try these as they look amazing
Cheers
Emma
sure pm sent.
I didnt know links were banned
You can google (moderated)
George continues his one man mission to destroy the credibility of this site. Amazing.
Quote from: natterjak on December 07, 2013, 10:36 AM
George continues his one man mission to destroy the credibility of this site. Amazing.
Oh I don't know, he has a little help along the way ::)
Quote from: Willyeckerslike on December 07, 2013, 04:54 AM
Is it against forum rules to put links to other websites? or is it considered spam or expletives?
Seems people don't want anyone to see CA's website...even though they couldn't help themselves and join it! ;)
Personally I only object to that sort of thing when it seems fairly obvious that the post is designed to elicit traffic to a particular website rather than impart any useful information. UB's post above fits that category IMHO.
Quote from: natterjak on December 07, 2013, 10:36 AM
George continues his one man mission to destroy the credibility of this site. Amazing.
You are wrong again as with so many things. Actually, I was following specific guidelines of Admin (Stew). My opinion is that Unclebuck is simply trying to drive people away from this site and over to the site of his selected Messiah.
No worries can I say
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Would it not be far better to post the recipe and all photos/details here ? You wrote : "I have browser problems posting on this site if the text is too long -- the reply box starts scrolling back to the top", so might it not be better to affirm your loyalty to this site (on which you have already posted over 1000 messages) by seeking advice as to how to overcome these problems ? Others have succeeded (indeed, no-one else has reported such problems), so they clearly cannot be insoluble. Many of us have no wish to register on other fora simply to gain access to material that could (and, some would argue, should) be posted here.
** Phil.
Thats a fair point
Well, I'm more than happy to help. I'll send you a PM with my private e-mail address; please feel free to send me anything that appears to be too large for you to post successfully, and I will see if I can (a) replicate your problems, and (b) identify a work-around.
** Phil.
Did anyone ever get the recipe, or was a windup!!!!!
Andy
I am 99.999% certain that Uncle Buck posted here after we had liaised about getting the stuff uploaded. I will check back and update this message shortly ... Yes, I was correct. It's here (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,12587.msg102018.html#msg102018) (UB's original version) and also here (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php/topic,12587.msg102039.html#msg102039) (with my formatting re-instated).
** Phil.