Definition of naan
: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent
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Zak Baker likened it to Italian naan, or pita; the bread is made on a griddle, and the sandwich is constructed on the griddle.
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In a January 2017 review, then-Bee food critic Carla Meyer identified the restaurant's burger, field greens salad and naan as three highlights.
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In recent years, the area has been transformed into a little South Asia, with a mosque and a large halal grocery store, where women in abayas and niqabs shop for Medina dates and Afghani naan.
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Indian food is far more than naan and tikka masala.
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For bread with enhancements, there are kulcha stuffed with red onion ($2.99) and bullet naan ($3.99) made with green chile, among others.
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While the grill is on, set a few rounds of Indian naan on the rack to heat them, then sprinkle with za’atar, a Middle Eastern herb mix containing sesame seed, sumac, dried hyssop or thyme, and other aromatics.
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But lunch today is not very Japanese: Keema curry, naan, nata de coco yoghurt, and milk.
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Indian Harvest offers many tandoori options, from lamb, chicken and seafood to breads like their specialty naan.
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Origin and Etymology of naan
Hindi & Urdu & Persian; Hindi & Urdu nān bread, from Persian
NAAN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of naan for English Language Learners
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: an Indian bread that is round, flat, and soft
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