How to Use naan in a Sentence
naan
noun-
Blistered in the tandoor, the fluffy naan helps erase the last of any sauce.
— Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 -
Transfer the naan to the oven for the last 10 minutes that the meatballs cook.
— BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021 -
Wrap the naan in aluminum foil and warm it in the oven for 5 minutes.
— Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 15 Apr. 2015 -
Top with cilantro and serve with rice and naan if desired.
— Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023 -
The zesty olive naan could be on the dessert menu and the lamb ghee roast is a house specialty.
— Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 -
Grill the naan for 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until charred and hot.
— Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2018 -
Serve on warmed naan spread with Greek yogurt to take this dish over the top.
— Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023 -
Serve as is, very warm, or with rice or naan or roti, or all three.
— Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 13 June 2020 -
Those less into sogginess can just use the naan to scoop up the meat and the sauce.
— Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2022 -
The slow-rise naan ($3) is served warm with a light gloss of butter and a sprinkling of sea salt.
— Bill Daley, chicagotribune.com, 9 June 2017 -
The naan was hot and fresh; the aloo gobi and spicy makhani were perfection.
— George Varga, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024 -
The best of the line came from dusky red tandoori chicken on the bone with peppers, onions and warm naan.
— Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 1 July 2021 -
All that’s left is the eating — with rice or naan, or by itself.
— Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2020 -
Add sliced cucumbers in cider vinegar and naan to the meal.
— Atlanta Life, ajc, 4 Aug. 2017 -
Use on steak, for sauteing eggs or brushing on top of pitas and naan.
— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2019 -
Serve with protein of your choice (like chicken), rice, and naan.
— Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 14 Mar. 2018 -
Kismet offers top-notch naan, made to order in one of the restaurant’s two clay ovens.
— Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2021 -
The lunch special comes with lentils, naan, raita, rice and the choice of one of 10 curry options for $13.
— Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024 -
Raw onions accompany the dish along with a thick piece of Uzbek style naan bread.
— Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 8 Jan. 2020 -
Brush both sides of the naan with oil, using 1 tablespoon for each bread.
— Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2019 -
It's known for its comforting chai and naan that is baked to order.
— Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024 -
The tender tandoori chicken and the naan are both butter-soft.
— Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024 -
This naan is risen with baking powder and cooked in a cast-iron skillet.
— Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020 -
Chicken thighs brushed with red curry paste taste great wrapped in warm naan breads.
— Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 1 Aug. 2017 -
This is a meal that comes together in 5 minutes as the naan toasts and the paneer microwaves.
— Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024 -
The same goes for soft breads like focaccia, pita, or naan.
— Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 19 Jan. 2018 -
Order a basket of charred garlic naan bread ($2.25) to soak up the fiery curry.
— James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, 22 Dec. 2016 -
The packages are designed to serve eight and include a selection of sides and naan.
— Jenn Harris Senior Food Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2020 -
Almost like a marshmallow fluff, it’s served with naan for a sweet finish to a meal.
— Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 27 Feb. 2023 -
Their deal is putting their hot dogs and ingredients on naan, instead of a bun.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
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