RECIPE OF MAKING NAAN DIPPERS

7. NAAN DIPPERS:

Ingredients:

half a cucumber
500g tub Greek yogurt
a handful of fresh mint leaves
2 handfuls of fresh coriander
4 large naan bread
olive oil , for brushing
ground paprika , for sprinkling
sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
1 tbsp lemon juice



Method:

Up to a day ahead, coarsely grate the cucumber into a bowl then squeeze it with your hands to remove as much juice as possible.

In a food processor, whizz the yogurt, mint and coriander together until well blended. Tip into a bowl and stir in the cucumber. Cover with cling film and chill until you are ready to serve.

To serve, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Cut the naan into long triangles and arrange on 2 large baking sheets. Brush them with oil on one side and sprinkle over a little paprika and salt. Bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden. Season the raita with up to 1 teaspoon of salt (see tip) and lemon juice to taste. Serve on a platter with fresh tomato chutney and dippers.