Kashmiri Naan ( Bread Stuffed With Dry Nuts)

This freshly baked flatbread is stuffed with a delightful mix of dried fruits, including apricots and raisins, along with aromatic spices like cardamom and cloves. Cooked to perfection in a tandoor, it's a flavorful and smoky delight. Enjoy it with your favorite curry or on its own

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**For the Dough:**
500 grams all-purpose flour
6 grams baking powder
5 grams baking soda
4 grams salt
30 gramss Curd (Dahi)
15 ml refined oil
Warm water (as needed)

**For the Stuffing:**
A mixture of chopped dry nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, etc.)
Sugar (to taste)
A pinch of cardamom powder

**For Cooking:**
Ghee or butter for brushing

 Instructions:

**1. Prepare the Dough:**
   In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   Add Curd (Dahi) and oil to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
   Gradually add warm water and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest for at least 2 hours.

**2. Prepare the Stuffing:**
   In a separate bowl, mix chopped dry nuts, sugar, and cardamom powder to create a sweet nut mixture.

**3. Assemble the Stuffed Naan:**
   Preheat your oven to the highest temperature or use a pizza stone if available.
   Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it and place a spoonful of the nut mixture in the center.
   Enclose the stuffing by bringing the edges of the dough together, ensuring it is sealed well.
   Roll out the stuffed dough ball into a naan shape.

**4. Cook the Naan:**
   Place the stuffed naan on a hot baking surface or in the oven. You can also cook it on a stovetop using a tawa or skillet.
   Cook until the naan puffs up and the bottom gets golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.

**5. Serve:**
   Brush the cooked naan with ghee or butter.
   Serve the Kashmiri Naan stuffed with dry nuts warm with your favorite side dishes.

Feel free to adjust the sweetness and choice of dry nuts based on your preference. This recipe provides a versatile base for creating a delicious stuffed naan with a Kashmiri touch.