By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 11th, 2023
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Naan is one of the most popular breads in India. It’s made from white flour and has a soft texture that makes it easy to eat with your hands. The best part about naan is that it can be paired with almost anything. Here are 6 curries that taste best with naan.
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Dal Makhani is just one of many rich dishes that go perfectly with naan. It’s a combination of dried lentils and spices cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, then served over naan or with rice.
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Chicken tikka masala is another Indian dish that uses chicken and tomato sauce as its base ingredients. It’s similar to butter chicken but has less cream than its counterpart—just enough to give it a creamy texture without overwhelming the other flavours in this rich meal.
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Paneer Tikka Masala is a creamy curry dish that’s made with paneer, tomatoes and spices. It can be eaten with naan, roti or rice.
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Paneer Pasanda is a famous dish from the Punjab region of India. It is a rich and creamy dish made with paneer (cheese), cashews, and cream. It can be served with any bread or rice.
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Pindi Chhole is a delicious chickpea curry with spicy tomato gravy. Both dishes have similar ingredients but different flavours—one being sweet, one being sour. The heat from the mustard seeds adds depth to the flavour profiles while adding texture through its crunchy seeds.
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You can make this dish by coating pieces of chicken in a sauce made from tomatoes, butter, and cream.
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