Naana Gejnija

Savor the rich cultural heritage of Kurdish cuisine with Naana Gejnija, a traditional coriander naan. This aromatic flatbread is a homage to unity and endurance, woven into every layer of its spiced onion, tomato, and coriander topping.

Ingredients

🌾 6 cups flour

🌿 1 tablespoon yeast

🧂 1 tablespoon salt

💧 2 and 1/3 cups warm water

🫒 A drizzle of olive oil (no specific brand)

🫒 1 cup olive oil (from a dark glass bottle)

🧅 3 large onions, finely diced

🍅 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

🌱 1 tablespoon Vegeta seasoning (no specific brand)

🧂 1 teaspoon salt

🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

🌿 1/4 cup coriander seeds, ground

🍅 1 6oz can tomato paste (no specific brand)

🫒 More olive oil for drizzling (same dark glass bottle)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a KitchenAid stand mixer with a dough hook, combine 6 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of yeast, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Gradually mix in 2 and 1/3 cups of warm water. Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth.

• Form a large dough ball, drizzle with olive oil, and return it to the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2- Make the Filling:

• Grind 1/4 cup coriander seeds in a grey marble mortar and pestle.

• Finely dice 3 large onions with a FUJIS food chopper and chop 2 Roma tomatoes.

• Heat 1 cup olive oil in a black HexClad pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, cooking for about 10 minutes until golden.

• Stir in chopped tomatoes and add 1 tablespoon Vegeta seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper and chili flakes.

• Mix in a 6oz can of tomato paste and cook for 5 more minutes.

3- Assemble and Bake:

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.

• Divide the risen dough into 6 balls. Drizzle each with olive oil and roll out to 1/4 inch thick on the trays.

• Spread the coriander-onion filling generously on each dough piece.

• Bake for 20 minutes or until the naan is golden brown.

Prep Time: ~45 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes

Servings: 6

Cooking Tips

• Dice onions finely to ensure even cooking and a smooth filling.

• Freshly ground coriander enhances the flavor of the naan.

• Generously apply filling to maximize flavor.

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Naana Gejnija