In search of the best Naan .........

capt_mahajan · Jan 7th, 2008, 09:11

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Mir Taqi Mir had a keen eye for detail

Aside, offtopic and maybe interesting... He was probably the best urdu poet of his generation, so good that the famous Ghalib composed a Urdu couplet which said "You are not the only master of the written word, Ghalib.. they say there used to be a Mir in the past"

So, man does not live by naan alone

PeakXV · Jan 7th, 2008, 21:59

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

Aside, offtopic and maybe interesting... He was probably the best urdu poet of his generation, so good that the famous Ghalib composed a Urdu couplet which said "You are not the only master of the written word, Ghalib.. they say there used to be a Mir in the past"

So, man does not live by naan alone

But .....

The sun of life sinks fast behind the roof.
Do what you have to do, Mir; night comes on.

<here he must have been talking about finding all the great breads of India within his ever shortening lifetime

>

PeakXV · Jan 15th, 2008, 12:07

.... and with the above Mir prose in mind - a much needed bump for this thread.

<begins to think that IM'ers are just a bunch of Dough-heads when it comes to sourcing the best breads in India.

>

capt_mahajan · Jan 15th, 2008, 13:40

Umm, meanwhile, more Mir..

बहुत आरज़ू थी गली की तेरी, Bahut Arzoo Thi Gali Ki Teri
सो या से लहू में नहा कर चले So Ya Se Lahoo Mein Naha Kar Chale

poor translation:

(had a great desire to be in your life
so I left bathed in blood)

jyotirmoy · Jan 15th, 2008, 13:49

Check out the Afghani nan maker in Lajpat Nagar market in Delhi. Almost all Afghani settlers living in and around Lajpat Nagar buy their daily breads from this shop. The nans sold here are excellent.

Prashant.M · Jan 15th, 2008, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Nattusbs

Although I love Naan, I think it is not healthy since it is made from Maida (refined flour) that has really no nutritional value.

I much prefer Paratha (although some may not like the amount of ghee it is cooked with or oil), roomali roti and so forth.

Roomali roti is made from maida, so is Kerala Paratha. Tandoori roti is made from whole wheat flour and no oil is used; probably is the healthiest form of bread.

capt_mahajan · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:10

.. and the tastiest too

jyotirmoy · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:15

Tawa rotis are also made from whole what floor too

deeps79 · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:26

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Check out the Afghani nan maker in Lajpat Nagar market in Delhi. Almost all Afghani settlers living in and around Lajpat Nagar buy their daily breads from this shop. The nans sold here are excellent.

i can vouch for this one.....its indeed quite different and very good....so is all the other afgani cuisine that you get there

nomad · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:48

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

Umm, meanwhile, more Mir..

बहुत आरज़ू थी गली की तेरी, Bahut Arzoo Thi Gali Ki Teri
सो या से लहू में नहा कर चले So Ya Se Lahoo Mein Naha Kar Chale

poor translation:

(had a great desire to be in your life
so I left bathed in blood)

very poor translation. but i can't put the better translation in words.

ok

had a great desire to be in life, that made me desparate and uneasy and sort of crazy(deevana) and i was in bad shape even before you could know that i love you

PeakXV · Jan 15th, 2008, 19:58

I've been invited to some Afghan homes for dinner in Lajpat Nagar and the food & bread was out of this world ..... but will have to the naan guy there for sure! ...... however(another Mir):

Already you have blistered feet?
"It's a long way to Delhi yet", my son.

nomad · Jan 15th, 2008, 21:05

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Originally Posted by PeakXV

Already you have blistered feet?
"It's a long way to Delhi yet", my son.

i cant recall the original sher. can anyone help.

capt_mahajan · Jan 15th, 2008, 21:15

Offtopic and dunno for sure, but I always thought it was Nizmuddin Auliya who said,"hanooz dilli door ast" in response to the emperor Tuglak who wanted Auliya to leave Delhi before Tuglak returned there..

As it happened, the emperor died before he reached Delhi.

jyotirmoy · Jan 19th, 2008, 16:21

Yes Capt you are right.
Tughlaq had ordered Baba Nizamuddin to appear before him but Baba refused. Shortly after this the sultan had gone out of the capital to fight. When the sultan was approaching Delhi after the fight, devotees of Baba Nizamudding implored him to go away hiding as the sultan would surely harm Baba. To this Baba said that Delhi is very far for the sultan. While entering the capital the sultan was killed due to a structure breaking off and falling on his head.

Nattusbs · Jan 19th, 2008, 23:58

Getting back to the topic..........

Prashant, Capt Mahajan & Jyoti-da

I did not realize that Roomali Roti is made from maida (coming to think of it that makes sense as it is pliable).

I have tried an interesting experiment. I mix 1/4 cup maida and 3/4 cup whole wheat chappati atta and made parathas with that. I shall try and see if I can modify the ratio in such a way that I can bake it and thereby avoid using oil !

Cheers

Nattusbs

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Jan 15th, 2008, 12:07	#18
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,395	.... and with the above Mir prose in mind - a much needed bump for this thread. <begins to think that IM'ers are just a bunch of Dough-heads when it comes to sourcing the best breads in India. >

Jan 15th, 2008, 13:40	#19
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,575	Umm, meanwhile, more Mir.. बहुत आरज़ू थी गली की तेरी, Bahut Arzoo Thi Gali Ki Teri सो या से लहू में नहा कर चले So Ya Se Lahoo Mein Naha Kar Chale poor translation: (had a great desire to be in your life so I left bathed in blood)

Jan 15th, 2008, 13:49	#20
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,666	Check out the Afghani nan maker in Lajpat Nagar market in Delhi. Almost all Afghani settlers living in and around Lajpat Nagar buy their daily breads from this shop. The nans sold here are excellent.

Jan 15th, 2008, 15:10	#22
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,575	.. and the tastiest too

Jan 15th, 2008, 15:15	#23
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,666	Tawa rotis are also made from whole what floor too

Jan 15th, 2008, 19:58	#26
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,395	I've been invited to some Afghan homes for dinner in Lajpat Nagar and the food & bread was out of this world ..... but will have to the naan guy there for sure! ...... however(another Mir): Already you have blistered feet? "It's a long way to Delhi yet", my son.

Jan 15th, 2008, 21:15	#28
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,575	Offtopic and dunno for sure, but I always thought it was Nizmuddin Auliya who said,"hanooz dilli door ast" in response to the emperor Tuglak who wanted Auliya to leave Delhi before Tuglak returned there.. As it happened, the emperor died before he reached Delhi.

Jan 19th, 2008, 16:21	#29
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,666	Yes Capt you are right. Tughlaq had ordered Baba Nizamuddin to appear before him but Baba refused. Shortly after this the sultan had gone out of the capital to fight. When the sultan was approaching Delhi after the fight, devotees of Baba Nizamudding implored him to go away hiding as the sultan would surely harm Baba. To this Baba said that Delhi is very far for the sultan. While entering the capital the sultan was killed due to a structure breaking off and falling on his head.

Jan 19th, 2008, 23:58	#30
Nattusbs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: IIT-Kharagpur Posts: 380	Getting back to the topic.......... Prashant, Capt Mahajan & Jyoti-da I did not realize that Roomali Roti is made from maida (coming to think of it that makes sense as it is pliable). I have tried an interesting experiment. I mix 1/4 cup maida and 3/4 cup whole wheat chappati atta and made parathas with that. I shall try and see if I can modify the ratio in such a way that I can bake it and thereby avoid using oil ! Cheers Nattusbs

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