Garlic naan, Mediterranean poached eggs and Fava beans Hummus

I have been wanting to make naan for a long time and the last time I tried to make it , they didn't turn out to be so very soft like in restaurants. I problem I figured out later was that the yeast I used expired. But this time it was amazingly soft and delicious and lot lot better than any restaurant naan. It is a great recipe and I am going to use it again and again
                      To go with it I made malai chicken, chick peas spinach and Hummus with fava beans. The hummus is my all time favorite. And this fava bean recipe was great too

Wheat Garlic naan (Grilled Indian bread)

Home made naan

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups each of whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour
2. 1 teaspoon salt
3. 2 teaspoons sugar
4. 0.25 oz yeast
5. 1 heaped teaspoon flax seeds (optional)
6. 1/2 cup warm water 
7. 1/2 cup plain yogurt
8. 1 egg beaten
9. more water as needed
10. more whole wheat flour as needed
11. 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
12. Garlic butter/garlic spread or melted butter

Check the temperature of the water with your finger and make sure its not very hot. Add the yeast and the sugar and stir and set aside for 10 minutes. The yeast will bubble over

Stir the salt and flax seeds into the flour and wheat flour and sift. Combine the beaten egg, yeast and yogurt and oil and mix. Add this to the flour and mix i with hand and knead. Cover and set aside 1-2 hours until the dough doubles in volume. 

Punch the dough and if it is too elastic add more flour and if too dry add a little water. Knead again. Divide into 8-10 equal parts and roll into 1/6 inch naan. Heat an indoor/outdoor grill and grill the naan. Drizzle garlic butter and regular butter and grill till dark marks appear on the naan. Serve

Mediterranean Poached eggs (Eggs cooked in artichoke and tomato gravy)

Poached eggs in tomato and artichoke gravy

Ingredients:

1. 6 eggs
2. 1 can organic no salt added diced tomatoes
3. 1 cup bottled marinated artichoke hearts halved
4. 1/2 cup black olives quartered
5. 1 medium onion chopped fine
6. 1 tablespoon olive oil
7. 2 garlic pods grated
8. 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, paprika, cumin powder

In a pan heat the oil and fry the onions till they become translucent. Add the spices and stir. Add the tomatoes and cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and stir to combine. make 6 holes in the gravy and break each egg into each hole. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or the yolk is cooked. Add little water if needed. Garnish with olives and serve

Fava Hummus (Dip with fava beans)

Hummus with fava beans

Ingredients:

1. 1 can fava beans washed and drained
2. 3 garlic pods
3. 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds or tahini (optional)
4. 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
5. 1/2 teaspoon chilly flakes
6. Juice from 1/2 lemon

Grind all the ingredients into a smooth paste. Take it into a bowl. make a well in the middle. Add some olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Enjoy