Aloo Naan — Spiced Potato Stuffed Naan (Oven, Tawa & Air Fryer)

Name: Aloo Naan — Spiced Potato Stuffed Naan (Oven, Tawa & Air Fryer)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 5 Boiled Potatoes (Medium size); 3 teaspoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon green chilies, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon salt (Season the stuffing well — under-seasoned filling makes the whole naan taste flat no matter how good the dough is.); ½ teaspoon red chili powder; ½ teaspoon chaat masala; 1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder (Gives the potato a warm golden color. Use sparingly — too much turmeric makes the filling bitter.); 2 teaspoons fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped; 11 g instant yeast (1 sachet); 100 ml warm water (for yeast); 1 teaspoon Sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour (maida); 1 tablespoon plain yogurt, full-fat; 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or neutral); 1 teaspoon Salt; As needed warm milk (for kneading), optional; 1/2 tablespoon oil (for brushing baking tray/foil); 2 teaspoons milk (for brushing naan surface); 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons butter, melted (for finishing); 1 tablespoon fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped (for butter finish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:12min

Soft leavened naan dough filled with spiced mashed potato — golden, fluffy, and brushed with butter and fresh coriander the moment it comes out of the oven. My mother's recipe, made in my Dubai kitchen for 8 years. Three cooking methods included: oven for a tandoori-style crispy surface, stovetop tawa for a quick result, and air fryer for the crispiest finish in half the time.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:01:17 GMT