Naan Bread (The Best Recipe!) - Naan - Rasa Malaysia (2024)

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Can diabetics eat naan bread? ›

May help manage blood sugar and diabetes

Naan can still be included as part of a balanced diet if you want to manage your blood sugar. The glycemic index (GI) for naan is estimated to be 71. The GI index measures how quickly carb-containing foods elevate your blood sugar levels. At 55, they are labelled low GI (3).

Is Naan Bread Healthy? Naan bread can be part of a healthy diet, especially if you choose whole grain varieties. Naan bread contains vitamins and minerals like niacin, fiber, and iron, as well as fiber.

I also found the baking soda doughs burned more easily. The baking powder-yeast dough compared to the yeast-only dough were nearly identical — similar air bubbles in the pan, similar dough texture, similar flavor — so, in the end, I stuck with yeast alone as a leaven.

Butter Garlic Naan or Butter Naan are the most famous naan bread variety.

Unlike refined white bread, which can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, whole grain, and whole wheat bread contain complex carbohydrates and fiber. These components slow down glucose absorption, leading to a more gradual and steady rise in blood sugar, making them a better choice for individuals with diabetes.

How Much Bread Can You Eat with Diabetes? "People with diabetes can eat bread as long as it fits either their meal plan or within their carbohydrate counting allowance," says Kitty Broihier, M.S., RD, LD. "In general, that means choosing a slice that has 15 grams of carbohydrates for sandwiches."

The extra protein from the yogurt eliminates the importance of advanced gluten development. The yogurt also adds some fat. The fat keeps the dough nice and soft and prevents the naan from hardening too much during the cooking process.

Unopened, a package of Naan can last 5-7 days beyond its printed date if stored at room temperature, and about a week longer if refrigerated.

It was handy to discover that the naan recipe can be made ahead, refrigerated overnight and cooked up the next day – and it's 100% perfect. It's just as fluffy and soft. With the added bonus of even better flavour in the bread because as with many yeast breads, flavour develops with time!

Whole wheat flour. I replaced a portion of all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to make the naan healthier and little less of a guilty-pleasure. It can be enjoyed more frequently than the indulgent pure all-purpose flour version.

What to eat with naan bread? ›

Rich and Creamy Curries

Curries and naan bread are a match made in heaven. Whether it's a spicy chicken curry, a creamy butter chicken, or a vegetarian option like paneer makhani, naan bread serves as the perfect vessel to soak up all those delicious sauces.

Traditionally with Indian food, naan (or other various Indian breads) is served as an accompaniment to curry, chutney, saag paneers, etc. to scoop the contents of your meal up. In Italy, bread is served with your meal, and used to scoop the remaining pasta sauce from the bowl ('fare la scarpetta').

Indian Breads: Roti (Chapati): High in fibre from whole wheat flour, slowing sugar absorption. Tandoori Roti: Whole wheat, cooked in a tandoor, aids blood sugar control. Paratha: Healthier with minimal oil and high-fibre fillings.

Choose boiled or steamed rice rather than pilau or fried rice. Fill your plate with lots of salad and yogurt, then add the rice to the remaining space on the plate. You will find there is less room for it, yet you're still having a full plate of food. Choose chapatti rather than naan bread.

A 106-gram piece contains 303 calories, 10.81 grams of protein, 7.10 grams total fat, 48.98 grams of carbohydrates, 5.10 grams of fiber, 3.60 grams of sugar and 495 milligrams of sodium. The sodium, sugar and calories in naan bread are greater than the amount in some other breads.