It’s quick, simple, and best of all, no tandoor oven is needed—just a trusty cast iron skillet. The first time I tasted naan bread, I was a teenager attending a vibrant pow wow. Among the ...

I found an oven bake led to uneven ... flavor like you might find in naan made in a tandoor. Finishing up the cooking with a lid over the skillet keeps the bread soft and pliable.

A good imitation of naan bread can be made at home by using a griddle, wok or frying pan to cook the bread, and brushing water or oil over the upper surface to encourage the dough to bubble.

Head to the world foods aisle of any supermarket, and you’ll find plenty of pre-packaged Indian bread: mostly various types of naan ... in this shared tandoor oven. While making rotis they ...