This homemade nigella seed flatbread recipe is so simple to make by preparing the dough in the bread maker. Then simply cook them in a frying pan. So good with a homemade curry!
A few months ago I used my bread maker to make dough for a focaccia bread for the first time. It was so much less work than kneading it myself and I wondered why I had waited so long to try out another setting.
So, did I become a master baker, making dough every week and making all manner of interesting breads as a result? I think you know the answer.
Even though dough is so easy to make in the bread maker I still don't make it as often as I could. These easy spiced flatbreads really are simple to make as you just put all the ingredients into the bread maker. Set it to the dough setting and half an hour later you've got some beautiful dough. All you need to do it roll it out and cook it!
This month I decided it was time to use the dough setting again. I didn't add lots of fancy flavours and spices, just nigella seeds, which I love in any bread. The nigella seeds gave the bread a definite Indian flavour and they tasted lovely with my sour chickpeas.
These flatbreads would be great with any of the curries in my homemade curries recipe collection.
What are nigella seeds?
Nigella seeds are the seeds of the flowering Nigella Sativa plant. They are also known as kalonji seeds, black onion seeds and black cumin. You can find out more about Nigella seeds on BBC Good Food.
Can you replace the nigella seeds with another spice?
If you can't find nigella seeds but still want to make these flatbreads then you can just miss them out. You'll still get delicious plain flatbreads that you can dip in your curry!
You can of course use a substitute for the nigella seeds but the flatbreads will have a different flavour. Why not try a small amount of fennel or caraway seeds? Or add some dried herbs instead?
Are these naan breads?
Traditional naan breads are baked in an oven, ideally a tandoor oven but these flatbreads are cooked in a frying pan. That makes them a bit more like pitta breads. However, they do taste very similar to Indian naan breads and they are so good with curries.
Why not try them with one of my other curry recipes such as this North Indian chicken curry, butternut squash and chickpea curry or Jamie Oliver's favourite chicken curry!
Can you freeze them?
If you want to make a big batch of these or you just have too many for one meal then just pop them in the freezer. You can freeze them for up to three months.
I stack them on top of one another and put them in an airtight bag. It's easy to separate just one or two and take them out when you need them.
To reheat I put them in the toaster although you could pop them in the oven for a couple of minutes too.
Nigella Seed Flatbread Recipe
Recipe
Nigella Seed Flatbread
Ingredients
- 250 g strong white bread flour
- 150 ml water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into the bread maker and set on the dough setting.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Heat a dry frying pan.
- Flour the work surface. Roll out the pieces of dough to about 3mm thick. Put two in the frying pan.
- After a couple of minutes the bread will begin to puff up. Turn them over and cook for another minute.
- Repeat with the rest of the pieces of dough.
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Michelle Rolfe
Flatbreads are a constant in our house! I often use Nigella seeds (daughter actually thought they were named after The Nigella!;-) Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Michelle x
Corina Blum
To be honest, I think the first time I heard about them years ago I thought that too!
Cat | Curly's Cooking
I absolutely love flatbreads and the addition of Nigella seeds sounds so tasty.
Corina Blum
Oh I think you'd love the nigella seeds in them - they add so much flavour!
Helen - Cooking with my kids
These look great, every time I make bread I say we should do it more often, but rarely do. I'll have to give these a go though!
Corina Blum
I am exactly the same Helen! I love homemade bread but I do tend to concentrate my time on making other things.
Jacqui - Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain
Although I have been making my own bread regularly for a very long time and i even write a bread machine cook book it is only recently That I have started making flat breads more frequently. And Im not sure why its taken me so long they are easy and as you say tastes so good. Love the addition of Nigella seeds. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare
Corina Blum
Glad you like them Jacqui! I am a real addict to nigella seeds in bread and will happily put them in any bread.
Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes
Thanks for sharing these flat breads, they look lovely 🙂
Nic
Corina Blum
I'm so pleased you like them Nic!
zerrin
I love to make bread at home and I think I make flatbreads the most. I've never thought of adding nigella seeds into its dough though! Sounds like a great idea! I'll definitely add some next time!
Jen
I love nigella seeds. I bought some not knowing what I was going to use them for but I guess now I have a good recipe to try!
Caroline Taylor
This looks great and is a lovely way to use Nigella seed.
Katerina
This flatbread looks awesome Corina!
Joanne
I love a good flatbread! Now if only I could get my hands on some nigella seeds...
biz319
Looks delicious, but I am not sure what a nigella seed is?? Is like flax seeds??
Corina
They are delicious. Nigella seeds are also called black onion seeds. I don't think they're like flax seeds.
Tandy
I will try my next batch with nigella seeds 🙂