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Tandoori Chicken Naan Buns

Published: Mar 24, 2023 · Modified: Mar 17, 2025 by Zoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 221 Comments

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If you enjoy bread and are a fan of Pakistani / Indian flavors like chicken tikka masala or tandoori chicken with naan, you will LOVE these tandoori chicken naan buns! They are made with the softest, fluffiest naan bread, filled with spicy, smoky chicken, and drenched in warm garlic butter. Every bite is heavenly with a beautiful explosion of flavors in your mouth, and these are absolutely perfect for Ramadan and Iftar feasts. And the best part? This recipe is EASY! I am all about simplifying things, and you will find this to be as simple as it gets for such a beautiful dish.

batch of 12 golden soft bread rolls with butter on them
2 hands tearing one naan bun into two halves revealing chicken filling inside

How did I come up with this recipe? Well, I have always been a sucker for warm, soft bread rolls, and am always looking for new ways to innovate them. Being a Pakistani, I also love tandoori chicken with fresh naan. So as I was ideating recipes for Ramadan, it was only logical for me to merge all of that into one with these tandoori chicken naan buns!

Looking for a vegetarian version? Check out my Paneer Tikka Naan Buns!

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  • INGREDIENTS
  • HOW TO MAKE TANDOORI CHICKEN NAAN BUNS
  • VARIATIONS
  • EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • TANDOORI (SMOKED) CHICKEN NAAN BUNS

INGREDIENTS

Tandoori (Smoked) Chicken Filling

So, originally, tandoori chicken refers to marinated chicken that is grilled in a "tandoor" or clay oven. It has a smoky flavor and a beautiful char on it. If you have access to tandoori chicken, just buy and shred that! But for this filling, we are simplifying things for the home cook who doesn't have a clay oven.

Here's what you will need to make this filling (quantities are given in the recipe card at the end of this post):

an overhead image of different ingredients: boneless cubed chicken, spices, yogurt, tomato, garlic ginger and lemon juice
  • Chicken breast tenderloin (also called chicken tenders), cut into medium sized cubes. I like using tenders as I find them to be most moist than breasts, but you can use any boneless chicken you like
  • Plain, full fat yogurt: Yogurt is incredible for marinating chicken and lends a fresh flavor
  • A pureed tomato: I just blend a tomato in my Nutribullet, but you can also use canned crushed tomato
  • Ginger garlic paste: Use fresh or bottled
  • Lemon juice
  • Spices:
    • Salt
    • Turmeric
    • Red chili powder (kashmiri chili is ideal, but you can also use cayenne)
    • Chili flakes
    • Coriander powder
    • Cumin powder
    • Onion powder
    • Garam masala
    • Optionally, I love to add a little Shan Tikka Masala! It adds a lovely aroma and depth in flavor
  • Fresh coriander (or cilantro)
  • Oil, butter or ghee to cook
  • Optional: Shredded mozzarella cheese. I just like cheese in everything, but you can totally skip this!

The exact quantities are written in the recipe card below!

To get the smoked flavor, you will also need smoking chips or coal! In the US, I find smoking chips easier as they smoke less aggressively (and we don't want to set off that smoke alarm, if you know you know).

Naan Buns

For the naan dough, you need the most basic pantry ingredients:

  • Warm milk (~110F)
  • Active dry yeast (you can substitute instant yeast)
  • All purpose flour (also called plain flour)
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Softened, unsalted butter
  • Plain full-fat yogurt - this is what lends naans their moist, soft texture and slightly tangy flavor!

Great news is, these are eggless (except the egg wash, but you can do that with just milk)! So if you don't eat eggs or have an allergy, you can use this recipe to create naan buns or plain naans, and fill them with anything you like. Yay!

Garnishing

To bring everything together, you will need:

  • Egg wash: This is just a mixture of egg yolk and milk, brushed onto the buns it lends them a beautiful shiny golden color
  • Sesame seeds: Because they're added to naans and are yummy
  • Garlic butter: I make this with butter and garlic powder, simple!
  • Freshly chopped cilantro / coriander

You can also serve these buns with chutney (like mint and coriander chutney), but I loved them just as they are.

HOW TO MAKE TANDOORI CHICKEN NAAN BUNS

Now let's walk through the process. As promised, I will make this very simple for you guys 🙂

Check out this video on the entire process:

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1. Marinate the chicken

Combine everything except the oil, coriander and cheese in a large bowl and set aside. See, promised you guys simple!

This will take ~30 minutes, during which you will get started on the naan dough.

mixing spices yogurt tomato and ginger garlic with chicken in a glass bowl
mixing chicken marinade in a glass bowl

2. Prepare the naan dough

The dough is also simple. First mix the yeast with warm milk and let them foam up (usually ~10 minutes), then add everything else and knead. You can knead this dough by hand or use a stand mixer like my KitchenAid.

naan dough ingredients in a glass bowl
soft naan dough in a glass bowl

If kneading by hand, know that this will be a soft and sticky dough, and it will take ~10 minutes or more of a push-pull motion for the dough to come together. Don't be tempted to add more flour, just keep working it. I find it really helpful to use a scraper to keep my counter clean while doing this.

Once the dough is smooth, soft and stretchy, transfer to a clean bowl sprayed with some oil, cover with cling wrap, and set in a warm spot for about 60 minutes or until it doubles in size.

3. Cook the Tandoori Chicken Filling

By this point, your chicken should be done marinating. Heat oil or butter in a large wok, and cook the chicken on high heat until it becomes tender and most of the water has evaporated. Turn off the heat, and use a fork and knife, or two forks, to shred the chicken into smaller chunks.

Now, take your smoking chips in a piece of aluminum foil. Gently fold the foil so that there is a small opening at the top. Place onto your stove with the burner on low heat, and heat until you see smoke leaving the opening on the top. At this point, use a tong to transfer the foil into your work, open the foil more, and cover with a lid. Let the chicken smoke for 5-10 minutes.

Note: Be very careful when handling smoking chips as you don't want to set off the smoke alarms. Keep your exhaust on on the highest setting.

Finish with some fresh chopped coriander, and this filling is done!

tandoori chicken being cooked in a wok with a wooden spoon mixing it
a fork is shredding cooked tandoori chicken into smaller pieces in a wok
smoked tandoori chicken in a wok with smoke escaping from the top

4. Assemble the naan buns!

Once the dough has doubled in size, your filling should be ready and slightly cooled down. Now you can start assembling the buns!

risen naan dough in a glass bowl
shredded tandoori chicken in a work with a wooden ladle mixing it

Prepare a 9x13" pan with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces (using a kitchen scale makes this easier), then roll each piece into a ball with your palms.

scraper is dividing naan dough into pieces on a counter
balls of naan dough on a counter with rolling pin and partial hand showing

Working one ball at a time, flatten into a small disc (roughly ~3.5" in diameter). Use a 2" scoop to scoop the chicken filling into the center of the disc. Add some mozzarella cheese if using. Then pull up the edges and pinch them in the middle, so you have a ball that is filled with the chicken. Using your fingers, press the edges together so the ball is well sealed, then gently roll in your palms to perfect the shape. And now you have a chicken filled naan bun! Place onto the baking tray, and repeat until all 12 rolls are done.

tandoori chicken filling in the center of a flattened piece of naan dough
hand is pinching the edges of a naan dough to form a filled bun
filled naan bun in one hand, with more showing in the background
hand is placing a naan bun in a tray with 11 other naan buns, to have 12 overall

Now let the rolls rise again for ~30-45 minutes until they are more puffy.

5. Bake and serve!

Once the buns have risen again, brush them generously with egg wash and sprinkle over some sesame seeds.

tray with 12 naan buns that have not yet risen
proofed naan buns in a tray with egg wash brushed onto them
hand is sprinkling sesame seeds onto 12 uncooked naan buns in a tray

Bake in a pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes until they have a beautiful golden color all over.

baked tandoori chicken naan rolls in a tray with a beautiful deep golden color on them
baked naan buns in a tray brushed with garlic butter and cilantro

Take out of the oven and brush with some garlic butter and garnish with fresh coriander.

The naan buns are ready for you to enjoy! And enjoy, you shall 😉

VARIATIONS

This is a very versatile recipe which you can modify in different ways! For example:

  • Use the naan dough to make actual naans, instead of filled buns
  • Make naan buns without any filling and serve with garlic butter - yum!
  • Make naan buns with a different filling. For example, you could do just cheese. Or you could make a keema (minced meat) filling. Or a vegetarian filling - really, whatever you like as long as it's not soupy!

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

No fancy equipment is needed in this recipe. You will just need:

  • A few large mixing bowls
  • A stand mixer like a KitchenAid (or knead by hand)
  • A large wok with a lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil for smoking chips
  • A scoop (but you can also use a spoon)
  • A 9x13" baking sheet
  • An oven, of course

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to tell when the naan buns are done baking?

The buns will develop a beautiful golden color all over when they are done baking. You can also test by pulling one bun away and looking at the edges - do they look raw or cooked?

How to store these tandoori chicken naan buns / rolls?

You can keep these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Use a toaster oven or normal oven to heat up for a few minutes before enjoying!

Can I make naan using this recipe?

Yes! You can use this dough to make naan. After the first rise, divide the dough into 6 pieces and roll out into naan shapes. Either bake in a pizza oven, or cook on a pan until they are done. Brush with some ghee or butter and serve!

close up image of naan buns with more buns in the background. buns have a golden color all over
4 naan buns placed side by side, with one torn into half to reveal the chicken filling

Now let's get baking!

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TANDOORI (SMOKED) CHICKEN NAAN BUNS


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  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls
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Description

The softest, fluffiest naan bread rolls filled with a spicy smoky chicken filling and drenched in garlic butter!


Ingredients

Tandoori chicken filling:

  • 400g chicken tenders (about 4)
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 small tomato, pureed
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (reduce as needed)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoon Shan chicken tikka masala powder
  • 2 tbsp oil, butter or ghee for cooking
  • Handful of wooden smoking chips
  • 1-2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro to garnish

Naan buns:

  • 160g milk, warmed (⅔ cups)
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast (can be substituted with instant yeast)
  • 325g all purpose flour (2 ½ cups)
  • 40g sugar (3 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 60g unsalted butter, softened (about ¼ cup)
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt (preferably full fat)

Assembly:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • Egg wash (1 yolk + 1 tablespoon milk)
  • 1-2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or minced garlic
  • Chopped cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

Marinate the chicken:

  • Mix all the ingredients except the oil, smoking chips and cilantro into a large bowl. Mix until combined, and set aside for at least 30 minutes

Prepare the naan dough:

  • Mix the warm milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and let sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast. Add all the remaining ingredients, and knead using the dough hook attachment on medium high speed for about 7-8 minutes. You will know the dough is done when it pulls away from the edges of the bowl, is smooth and stretchy
  • Transfer the dough into a clean bowl sprayed with oil, cover with cling wrap, and place in a warm place for 60-90 minutes until it doubles in size

Cook the tandoori chicken:

  • Heat oil in a large wok on high heat. Add the chicken with the marinade and cook for ~10-15 minutes or until the chicken is tender and most of the water has evaporated. Taste and adjust spices as needed
  • Use a fork and knife to shred the chicken into smaller pieces
  • Place the wooden smoking chips into a sheet of aluminum foil and fold it up so only a small opening remains on the top. Place onto a burner on medium heat until you see smoke escaping from the opening. Use a tong to transfer to the wok, open the foil more, cover with a lid and let smoke for 5-10 minutes. Be careful and keep the exhaust on during this step
  • Lastly, garnish with fresh cilantro / coriander. Let the filling cool down slightly

Assemble the rolls:

  • Once the dough has risen and the filling is not hot any more, start assembly. Prepare a 9x13" pan with parchment paper and a spray of oil
  • Punch down the dough to remove large air pockets. Divide into 12 equal pieces, and roll each into a bowl
  • Use a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface to roll a ball into a 3-4" diameter circle. Place a scoop of filling (about 2 tbsp) in the center of the circle so the edges are uncovered. Add mozzarella cheese if using
  • Lift the edges and meet them in the middle to seal and turn into a ball. Pinch together the edges firmly, and lightly shape into a ball using your palms. Place the ball into the prepared baking sheet
  • Repeat until all 12 rolls are done. Keep an even spacing between them, they shouldn't be touching at this time
  • Leave the tray in a warm spot for 30 minutes for the second rise.
  • In the last 20 minutes, preheat your oven to 350F (conventional)

Bake the rolls:

  • After the second rise, brush the buns generously with egg wash using a pastry brush, and sprinkle over some sesame seeds. Transfer to the pre-heated oven (350F), and bake for ~20-22 minutes or until the buns are golden in color
  • While the buns are baking, melt the butter in a pan or the microwave. Add the garlic powder or minced garlic to the hot butter and mix. Chop up cilantro for garnish
  • Remove the buns from the oven, and brush with the garlic butter. Sprinkle the cilantro, and serve!

Notes

  • If using instant yeast instead of active dry yeast, you cans skip the activation step and mix everything in the stand mixer bowl in one step
  • This recipe might make excess filling. Don't stuff the buns with too much filling, you can use the excess to make puff pastry parcels
  • You may serve with chutney of choice (e.g., mint and cilantro chutney)
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Pakistani

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  1. Zee says

    March 24, 2023 at 11:57 pm

    In love with these!!

    Reply
    • Anar says

      March 28, 2023 at 2:47 pm

      So yummy!! instructions were clear and easy to follow!! thank you!

      Reply
      • saad says

        March 29, 2023 at 12:12 am

        PLEASE SHARE RECIPIE AS VIDEO IS TO FAST AND VOICE IS ALSO VARYING. I COULD NOTE NOTE DESPITE OF MANY TIMES REPLAY

        Reply
        • Zoha says

          March 29, 2023 at 2:06 am

          I'm sorry, but what do you think this is? This IS the recipe.... I am so confused

          Reply
        • Madi says

          April 17, 2025 at 5:18 pm

          Can we reduce the amount of sugar? 3 tbsp seems like a lot. I'm sure it enhances the flavor of the buns. If we reduce it to 2 tbsp, would that significantly affect the taste, or how the bread rises?

          Reply
      • Zoha says

        March 29, 2023 at 2:06 am

        Thank you so much, Anar! <3

        Reply
      • MH says

        April 02, 2025 at 1:33 pm

        love this recipe, I am really looking forward to try it. could I half this recipe and make 6 buns?

        Reply
    • Srey says

      March 21, 2025 at 12:52 pm

      Dear Zoha,
      I am 38weeks pregnant and was craving these from back home. I came across your Instagram and saw your recipes, needless to say the pregnant me was absolutely drooling over them. I made them today and I must say these are THE BEST!!!! love love loveeee the recipe and thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  2. Amer says

    March 25, 2023 at 6:20 am

    Simple, indulgent and yummy
    Awesome, awesome, awesome
    Period.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 26, 2023 at 3:33 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  3. Saqib says

    March 25, 2023 at 7:11 am

    Really suberp,love it.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 26, 2023 at 3:33 am

      Thank you so much!❤️

      Reply
  4. Kinza says

    March 25, 2023 at 8:50 am

    Can you put these in the freezer? I’m planning to make them for an iftar party!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 26, 2023 at 3:33 am

      I haven’t tried it so I can’t really say! It might be safest to bake them and then freeze / refrigerate. When getting ready to serve, pop them in the oven at 350F for 5-10 min (depending on how cold they are) to freshen them up!

      Reply
  5. Maleeha Zafar says

    March 25, 2023 at 9:17 am

    Excellent

    Reply
  6. Maleeha Zafar says

    March 25, 2023 at 9:17 am

    Excellent marvellous

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 26, 2023 at 3:32 am

      Thank you so much ❤️

      Reply
  7. Rabiya shah Awan says

    March 25, 2023 at 11:16 am

    Asslam o alikum zoha you didnt mwntion the measurements of ingredients.
    Kindlly mwntio them.
    Cants wait to try them for aftari
    Lots of dua
    Love ur recpies

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 25, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you for your kind comment! The measurements and detailed recipe are all at the end in the recipe card. The blog post itself just describes the ingredients. Please scroll down or click on “jump to recipe” right under the title

      Reply
      • Umm Amarah says

        February 25, 2024 at 10:22 am

        10/10 would definitely recommend! Just made these (with a few tweaks cause I can't follow a recipe) and only thing I'm not liking is that I definitely didn't make enough! Hahahha. Love them mashaallah

        Reply
        • Zoha says

          March 10, 2024 at 5:27 am

          hahaha I feel the pain! Thank you 🙂

          Reply
    • Usha says

      September 04, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      So delicious! Thank you for this (and your other amazing) recipes. It’s a bit hit at home and when I make it for our friends and neighbours.

      Reply
      • Zoha says

        September 08, 2023 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you SO much, Usha!! ❤️

        Reply
  8. Noreen says

    March 25, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    Love the recipe will def try.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 26, 2023 at 3:32 am

      Thank you Noreen! ❤️

      Reply
  9. Anita says

    March 26, 2023 at 8:48 am

    Don’t have smoking chips, will it still be flavourful without using?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 26, 2023 at 6:14 pm

      Yes of course! Just taste the mix and adjust spices according to your preference.

      Reply
    • Aisha says

      March 27, 2024 at 6:32 am

      Hi, Zoha. I am grateful for this recipe, I have already made these three times, and each time they turned awesome and received a lot of praise from guests. I really liked the way you explained small and details and tips in this recipe.

      Reply
      • Zoha says

        April 16, 2024 at 5:26 pm

        Aww - thank you so so much!

        Reply
  10. Aneela says

    March 26, 2023 at 9:31 am

    Love this omg ????but just wana know the exact temperature

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 26, 2023 at 6:13 pm

      I'm so confused why people are struggling with finding the temperature 🙁 It's written twice in the recipe card: 350F. I wonder if people just aren't scrolling down to the actual recipe - kindly help me understand so I can improve the experience for everyone 🙂

      Reply
      • Yusra A says

        April 10, 2023 at 4:38 pm

        I think the recipe card should be on top of the page. I was confused as well. Then I had to scroll down to find it. And every time I needed to see the ingredients, I had to go to the bottom of the page.
        Maybe having it at the top, will make it easier. Just a humble suggestion. Loved the recipe! So easy! The buns are in the oven right now. Can’t wait to try them ❤️

        Reply
        • Zoha says

          April 10, 2023 at 4:55 pm

          Thank you so much, Yusra!
          Here's something blog readers don't realize: having recipe cards at the end of a blog post is standard practice (and the "jump to recipe" button at the top of the post helps skip everything else). The reason is because we are optimizing our content for Google search, so Google shows our recipes when people search for something, and this is one of the many requirements Google has 🙂

          Reply
          • Ana Abend says

            April 12, 2023 at 7:23 am

            This recipe and how it is written is perfect. Tell readers to print out recipe card and reference the blog for the picture details. I don’t understand how people can be so insistent on making someone else’s life more difficult when this blog post and the recipe have been provided lovingly for free. People need to be more appreciative and respectful of the time it took to develop the recipe and write the post.
            Thank you for what you do.

          • Zoha says

            April 12, 2023 at 2:38 pm

            Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation, Ana! It really means a lot and makes me feel seen to have my hard work recognized. <3

          • Carmel Horvath says

            April 02, 2025 at 9:34 am

            I just copy and paste the recipe onto the note pad on my phone.
            It’s saved. It takes a few minutes but it’s all there in black and white. Simple

  11. Manayal says

    March 26, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    Hi
    The buns turned out wonderful . Thank you for the lovely recipe. Just wanted to ask you that you mentioned the same dough can be used to make naans please tell me how much naans can this quantity of dough roughly yield?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 27, 2023 at 4:37 am

      Thank you so much, Manayal! So happy to hear you liked this recipe. The number of naans will depend on the size you're going for! You could get 6 bigger naans, or 8-9 medium sized ones. You can really play around with it.

      Reply
  12. Marriam says

    March 27, 2023 at 4:24 am

    This recipe is so easy to make and taste amazing!! My husband isn’t a big fan of baked good but yesterday for iftar he scoffed 3 of these down!! 10 years of marriage and that was a first so trust me when I say it’s delicious, it absolutely is.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 27, 2023 at 4:36 am

      OMG!!! That makes me SO happy!!!! :') I could cry happy tears. Thank you SO much for trusting me.

      Reply
    • Az says

      April 02, 2023 at 11:35 am

      Absolutely loved the recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Zoha says

        April 03, 2023 at 10:33 pm

        Yay!!

        Reply
  13. Malaika says

    March 27, 2023 at 7:00 am

    loved the buns!! so yummy, soft and smoky. the perfect light and delicious addition to iftars. definitely recommend trying it out

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 28, 2023 at 4:26 am

      Yay!!! Exactly what I was going for. Thanks for giving them a shot 🙂

      Reply
  14. Noor Afzaal says

    March 27, 2023 at 7:42 am

    I made them for iftar and they were a massive hit! I didn’t have the time to smoke the chicken but regardless they came out so delicious! Thanks Zoha

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 28, 2023 at 4:26 am

      Yay!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe. <3

      Reply
    • Sana says

      April 08, 2024 at 3:16 pm

      I have made these many times and now in ramadan I have made these in iftarees too. everybody loves them and keeps asking the recipe

      Reply
      • Zoha says

        April 16, 2024 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you so so much, Sana!

        Reply
  15. S. Fatima says

    March 28, 2023 at 3:12 am

    I made buns/bread for the first time. The dough was excellent and easy to handle. My mum said i should make them again very soon.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 28, 2023 at 4:25 am

      Yay! Great job 🙂

      Reply
  16. Aatika says

    March 29, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    Loved the recipe! ❤
    The only thing is, the buns got a bit brown and hard from underneath ?
    I'm wondering if i should reduce the heat or shift the baking tray to the top rack? Please help?

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      March 30, 2023 at 12:18 am

      Hi! Every oven is different. Mine is a conventional oven (no fan) and I use the middle rack with only bottom heating. You can try changing your settings or lowering the temp!

      Reply
    • Bilkis says

      January 27, 2024 at 7:59 am

      I made these today, they were delicious, I could taste the sweetness in the buns, is it possible to reduce the sugar quantity without affecting the end results?

      Reply
      • Zoha says

        February 21, 2024 at 3:32 am

        You can reduce a bit but the yeast feeds on the sugar, so it helps the buns rise. You can also add more salt to help 🙂

        Reply
  17. Amna says

    March 29, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    Love the recipe
    Every thing was so good I add a little bit of Shredded cheese in the chicken masala but I did not marinate I added water chicken and yogurt and ginger garlic paste and spices on to stove with water till it dries up and added few more spices like crush pepper overall really good and the naan was so soft and yummy that I ended just making naan buns the next day!! (Zoha’s recipe)

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    • Zoha says

      March 30, 2023 at 12:18 am

      Ahhh - thank you so much for the thourough review! Really really happy to hear this worked well for you ❤️

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  18. Sapna says

    March 30, 2023 at 7:55 am

    It’s the world best recipe I have ever tried..Its awesome ?? Thanks

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    • Zoha says

      March 30, 2023 at 5:09 pm

      Awww, thank you so much, Sapna! <3

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  19. Awaba says

    March 30, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    Tried these. Turned out AMAZING. Period

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    • Zoha says

      March 30, 2023 at 5:09 pm

      Wuhu!! Thank you!!

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  20. Mariam Hamid says

    March 31, 2023 at 4:41 am

    I had so much fun making this! I’m generally not a pro when it comes to dealing with making the dough from scratch (this was my 2nd ever time doing it) and I didn’t have a kneading machine so I had to do it with my hand. It was tiring haha but I actually enjoyed it. At first my dough didn’t rise (I checked after one hour) and I live in Norway so the kitchen was quite cold. That really made me sad because I was really excited about this recipe but added some more yeast mixture and then put the dough near the fireplace and within 30 minutes it rose. ?
    The filling itself was super easy and my buns turned so soft and absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try more recipes from Zoha! You’ve got a lifetime follower ?♥️

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    • Zoha says

      March 31, 2023 at 4:30 pm

      Aww, thank you SO much Mariam!! So happy to read this lovely review and glad it worked out for you. Hope to cross paths in Norway one day! <3

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  21. Sara Faizan says

    March 31, 2023 at 7:25 am

    Love this recipe. Love the texture of buns. I can feel their smoothness and softness while kneading.Made few variations.i added 10g of yeast and used vinegar in marination instead of lemon juice. Thanks Zoha for introducing such a good recipe.

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    • Zoha says

      March 31, 2023 at 4:29 pm

      Love this review! Thanks so much, Sara! 🙂

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  22. Ayesha says

    March 31, 2023 at 3:54 pm

    These look amazing ? I’ve bought all the ingredients ? just wanted to ask if we can make these up until the second rise, refrigerate them and then bake the next day? Thank you xx

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  23. Sara says

    March 31, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    I had to come and comment - I baked these yesterday, followed your instructions and they came out perfect! Thank you so much!

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    • Zoha says

      April 01, 2023 at 1:00 am

      SO happy to hear that, Sara!!! 🙂 Thank you.

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  24. John Yearwood says

    March 31, 2023 at 8:39 pm

    I just made them. Oh my goodness. They turned out amazing. I followed your directions and perfect. Will be making these again.

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    • Zoha says

      April 01, 2023 at 12:59 am

      So glad to hear that, John! Thanks for trying the recipe.

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  25. Zaheera Ebrahim says

    April 02, 2023 at 1:52 am

    Omg. I made them and they came out amazing. Thanks to all the previous comments. I got it just perfect. So it’s 165 deg. Fan forced. Middle of the oven. ?

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    • Zoha says

      April 03, 2023 at 10:35 pm

      Yay! SO happy to read you liked this recipe! <3

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  26. Faiz says

    April 02, 2023 at 9:50 am

    I just made these, i will have to say these were amazing!!! It was my first time baking anything... this was actually a great experience, i just messed up with the color and couldn't make em as perfect as yours but still these were fire!!! thank you so much for this yummy recipe!

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    • Zoha says

      April 03, 2023 at 10:34 pm

      THANK YOU for trying my recipe, Faiz! Hopefully it's the first but not the last time 🙂

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      • Faiz says

        April 16, 2023 at 6:43 am

        Ahahahaha, came back for the 2nd time, hopefully i will be able to make em perfect now?

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        • Faiz says

          April 16, 2023 at 8:47 am

          They turned out amazing todayyy!!!???? The color was perfect this time✨ Sending you the vid on insta kindly check it out?thanks alotttt!

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          • Zoha says

            April 17, 2023 at 9:45 pm

            The video made my day! Thank you!

  27. Usha says

    April 02, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    This is so easy to make and turned out amazing! I made the naan dough in my bread machine. Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Zoha says

      April 03, 2023 at 10:33 pm

      Yay! Thanks so much, Usha!

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      • Ghazala Khan says

        March 25, 2025 at 6:10 am

        Hi Zoha,
        My daughter made it recently and now I’m making it too today for the first time.
        I have a quick question. May I use olive oil instead of butter.

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  28. Ami says

    April 02, 2023 at 3:27 pm

    Since I am vegetarian, I substituted the chicken with paneer and also put a little bit of green chutney inside the bun for both taste and help prevent the dryness with paneer. It came out really good. Also used cheddar cheese because I ran out of mozzarella also a good choice.

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    • Zoha says

      April 03, 2023 at 10:33 pm

      I love these suggestions! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and giving it your own twist 🙂 I need to try the paneer version myself.

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  29. Herum says

    April 02, 2023 at 4:15 pm

    The recipe CANNOT get any more perfect than this! I never knew getting buns that too filled would be so easy to get perfect. This is such a fool proof recipe! Everything from the softness of the buns to the filling to the topping off with garlic butter goes so well together. I have tried this once and I can say for sure that this one's going to become a regular for me!!!!! Thank you BakewithaZoha!!!

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    • Zoha says

      April 03, 2023 at 10:33 pm

      YAY!!! Thank you SO much Herum! I am so pleased to read this, truly.

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  30. Saba says

    April 02, 2023 at 5:42 pm

    Hey! I made these naan buns day before yesterday for iftar. I started making them and thought I won’t be able to make it in time for iftar and almost gave up but thank God I didn’t because they turned out so perfect omggg! ? everyone absolutely loved them, especially my 2 year old girl who’s usually a picky eater. ?♥️ thanks so much for the efforts you put in your recipes and then the time you spend in writing/editing these videos and the recipe text. You’re so hardworking, MashaAllah! May Allah swt reward you abundantly.

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    • Zoha says

      April 03, 2023 at 10:32 pm

      Awww, I am so happy to read this!! So much love to you and your little cutie. Thank you for the prayers <3

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  31. Shez says

    April 03, 2023 at 10:12 am

    I made these tandoori chicken naan buns yesterday and they were absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe and looking forward to trying out more of your recipes ?

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    • Zoha says

      April 03, 2023 at 10:32 pm

      Yay!! So so happy to hear this.

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  32. Azza says

    April 04, 2023 at 1:01 pm

    just made these yesterday for iftar and they were so fantastic!! Buns were sweet and soft, and the filling was smoky and tasteful

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    • Zoha says

      April 04, 2023 at 2:52 pm

      Yay! Thank you so much, Azza! So happy to hear this.

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  33. Fatima says

    April 06, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    Awesome recipe... they are a perfect iftar item. The buns were so soft and buttery. I love trying your recipes Zoha. Now i have come to the point that I trust your recipes as they always come out perfect. Keep up with the good work !!

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    • Zoha says

      April 07, 2023 at 12:21 am

      You have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you so so much, Fatima!

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    • Umme says

      April 14, 2023 at 6:53 pm

      I agree. Best food ever I made at the 1st attempt. Thank you Zoha.

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      • Zoha says

        April 14, 2023 at 8:49 pm

        :') Thank you so much!!

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  34. Sania says

    April 07, 2023 at 3:38 pm

    Hi Zoha! The buns turned out very soft and the filling was amazing! Glad I trusted your recipe

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    • Zoha says

      April 07, 2023 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Sania!!

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  35. Sana says

    April 11, 2023 at 4:27 am

    Had these at an iftari and they were amazing.

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    • Zoha says

      April 11, 2023 at 5:57 pm

      Yay! Thank you for trying my recipe.

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  36. afsheen saleem says

    April 12, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    Hello ,
    Dear i have a convention oven so do i turn both the upper and lower grills or just the lower gril.
    Please guide
    JazakAlah khairun

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    • Zoha says

      April 13, 2023 at 3:15 am

      Lower grill only! 🙂

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  37. Umme says

    April 14, 2023 at 6:50 pm

    Very easy and testy. Tried and tested

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  38. Rabia Moon says

    April 15, 2023 at 7:17 am

    I tried them today. First my dough got super sticky then I noticed they didn’t rise either. Baked them anyway. Failed miserably. What did I do wrong?

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    • Zoha says

      April 15, 2023 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Rabia! If your dough was still sticky you didn't knead it long enough - kneading is important to develop gluten and give bread its rise.

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  39. Sonia says

    April 15, 2023 at 7:18 am

    It was a hit! Thank you for the recipe

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    • Zoha says

      April 15, 2023 at 5:07 pm

      Yay! Thank you!

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  40. Sadia Israr says

    April 15, 2023 at 2:55 pm

    Aoa...first of all thank u so much for amazing recipes. . Plz tell me what are smoking chips?

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    • Zoha says

      April 15, 2023 at 5:06 pm

      They are linked in this post. They are an alternative to coal to create smoke and add to food 🙂

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  41. Zakera says

    April 17, 2023 at 2:55 am

    Hi I love your all recipes it’s very simple to make.
    I just want to ask you m I allowed to skip sugar from this tandoori bun recipe??

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    • Zoha says

      April 17, 2023 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks Zakera! I don't recommend skipping the sugar, as sugar feeds yeast and allows the buns to rise nicely 🙂

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  42. Amber says

    April 17, 2023 at 7:36 am

    Hello Zoha,
    I made these yesterday for Iftar and they were a hit! Such a soft, light, delicious dough and a lovely, savoury filling. Kudos to you! I made them a little larger so the recipe made 10 buns. I filled 8 with the chicken mixture and 4 with a vegetarian filling. I had some aloo tikis in the fridge waiting to be fried. I used two of them , broken up and sautéed in a little oil with some chopped green pepper and once the mixture was cool, I folded in some feta.
    This is such a good recipe, so well-tested. I will be making it again very soon. Also made your puff pastry patties last week. Again, a delicious recipe. Keep doing what you are doing. You have the talent, mash’Allah.

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    • Amber says

      April 17, 2023 at 7:38 am

      Amber again. 6 and 4, haha!

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    • Zoha says

      April 17, 2023 at 9:44 pm

      Hi Amber! Thank you SO much for trying this recipe and I love your creative use of aloo tikkis! I'm so glad you enjoyed this and the puff pastry patties 🙂

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  43. Mohsin S says

    April 17, 2023 at 7:50 am

    Hey Zoha, it doesn't have to be chicken in fact works with pretty much any other protein - Salmon, Beef, Lamb etc. Well done, your getting better every time i watch you. PS you need to do a high protein fibre packed recipe I'm trying to lose the weight and need some inspiration for meals. Kind regards, Mohsin.

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  44. Mohsin S says

    April 17, 2023 at 7:51 am

    Hey Zoha, it doesn't have to be chicken in fact works with pretty much any other protein - Salmon, Beef, Lamb etc. Well done, your getting better every time i watch you. PS you need to do a high protein fibre packed recipe I'm trying to lose the weight and need some inspiration for meals.

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    • Zoha says

      April 17, 2023 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Mohsin! Glad you enjoyed this recipe and I'll keep your suggestion in mind!

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  45. Saaliha says

    April 18, 2023 at 1:52 am

    Fixation recipe, I've made this thrice in one week and have shared the recipe (and the buns) with others. The flavours are amazing, so addictive

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  46. Shazma Hamid says

    April 24, 2023 at 4:24 pm

    These buns were BOMB! Try out for sure!

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    • Zoha says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:59 am

      Yay!!! Thank you so so much

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  47. Tracy Wilhelm says

    April 24, 2023 at 6:19 pm

    This was amazing! I had to take pictures to send to all of my daughters! You had me at naan!

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    • Zoha says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:59 am

      Omg! Thank you so much, Tracy! Means the world to me.

      Reply
  48. Rabia Iftikhar says

    April 24, 2023 at 8:29 pm

    Made them last week in Ramadan. Turned out really soft and yummy.

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    • Zoha says

      April 25, 2023 at 12:57 am

      Thank you so much, Rabia!

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  49. Najah says

    April 25, 2023 at 7:05 am

    Best buns I’ve ever had, didn’t even last a day, they were devoured in minutes. Also used the recipe to make naans and I was so impressed with how they turned out. Zoha, you’re a GENIUS. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next.

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    • Zoha says

      April 25, 2023 at 5:47 pm

      Awww, i love you! Thank you for your kindness.

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  50. Tracy Wilhelm says

    April 27, 2023 at 9:14 am

    I have a question. If you want to make naan with this recipe, do you let rise twice before frying? Love this recipe.

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    • Zoha says

      April 28, 2023 at 12:41 am

      Hello!! No - I would proof the dough once, then make naans and bake / fry

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      • Tracy Wilhelm says

        April 28, 2023 at 1:32 pm

        Thank you!

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  51. Alina says

    May 05, 2023 at 4:07 am

    I tried them and they are awesome super soft.
    Everyone like them and requesting for making them again and again.
    And I always love to bake them.
    JazakAllah for this recipe..

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    • Zoha says

      May 16, 2023 at 1:26 am

      THANK YOU!! Means the world to me <3

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  52. Sabiha says

    May 18, 2023 at 12:26 am

    Hi Zoha ,
    The recipe is amazing. I want to ask that can I prepare the buns and refrigerate them for a day and bake them the next day to save time? Will they tsate the same ? kindly let me know the tips too.
    Thanks

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    • Zoha says

      May 25, 2023 at 7:17 am

      Hi Sabina! Instead of doing that, I suggest baking the buns, storing in an airtight container at room temp, and reheating in the oven at 350F for 3-4 minutes before serving. They will still taste great.

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  53. Sabiha says

    May 31, 2023 at 5:45 am

    Thanks for the suggestion. I will definetely try that. And Btw the recipe is so so amazing already tried it a couple of times 🙂

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    • Zoha says

      June 07, 2023 at 12:17 pm

      wuhu!! Glad to hear that!

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  54. Salma Hussain says

    June 03, 2023 at 10:46 pm

    I tried the recipe, it was delicious.My children really enjoyed it.

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    • Zoha says

      June 07, 2023 at 12:15 pm

      So happy to hear that!

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  55. Bakhtawer Memon says

    June 11, 2023 at 12:19 am

    Amazing recipe. Softest buns ever and the filling was so delish I plan on making it for paratha rolls.
    This was one of the rarest moments when my stomach was telling me its full but I could not stop eating.

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    • Zoha says

      June 21, 2023 at 12:23 pm

      Awww, thank you so much, Bakhtawer! I am glad you enjoyed these buns 🙂

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  56. Sarah H says

    July 17, 2023 at 8:03 am

    This was my first ever time making naan dough and your recipe made it so easy. These buns were delicious, all of my family loved them and they looked a treat too!!

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    • Zoha says

      July 17, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      SO thrilled to hear that! Thank you so much, Sarah!

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  57. Nawal says

    August 04, 2023 at 3:09 am

    Made this during Ramadan, for a dinner party with my husband's friends and then again for a cousin's mehendi party. I prepare the chicken and the dough in advance so that I just have to assemble, proof, bake and serve right before the party begins. My parents ask me to save them 2 buns each time I make this so that they can have it with chai! It's a family favourite and they fly off the tray always!

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    • Zoha says

      August 14, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      AWWWWWWWW!!! That is so cute!!! Thank you so so much. And please give me salam to your parents 🙂

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    • Kainat Fatima says

      April 07, 2024 at 8:19 pm

      I made three times in Ramadan and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe.

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      • Zoha says

        April 16, 2024 at 5:03 pm

        This means so much to me. Thank you!

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  58. Khadija Khan says

    August 11, 2023 at 7:24 am

    Loved the recipe! Thank you so much!

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    • Zoha says

      August 14, 2023 at 1:37 pm

      Thank YOU! <3

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  59. Mominah says

    August 16, 2023 at 7:07 am

    This recipe was so precise and very easy to follow i love it. The buns turned out to be exquisite. Seriously in love with these thank u so much x

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    • Zoha says

      August 22, 2023 at 5:21 pm

      SO thrilled to hear that! Thank you so much

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  60. Asma Amer says

    October 02, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    Made these and the guests were blown away. Special credit on the precise timing you mentioned. Buns rose and baked to perfection. Loved them too much.

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    • Zoha says

      October 03, 2023 at 5:25 pm

      😀 So happy to hear this!!!

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  61. Asma Amer says

    October 02, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    Forgot to give stars this recipe deserves in my previous comment. 🙂

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    • Zoha says

      October 03, 2023 at 5:25 pm

      Thank you <3

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  62. Sareema says

    October 23, 2023 at 12:18 am

    Thanks for the recipe Zoha! The first time i tried these buns in Iftaar and they were a hit! But then 2nd and 3rd time the buns feel a bit dense, is it because of the cheese in the filling that doesnt make them light and fluffy or am I doing something wrong??
    Also i tried the same recipe with whole wheat flour. Those were quite dense too and i didnt even add any filling. If you know anything regarding this, please help me out 🙂

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    • Zoha says

      November 09, 2023 at 4:31 am

      Hi Sareema! I don't recommend whole wheat flour, the texture will be dry and dense. If you are finding them dense with all purpose flour, there may be an issue with your yeast or you aren't letting the rolls rise for long enough.

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  63. Shilpa says

    November 01, 2023 at 6:03 am

    These buns are a house favorite! I make them with different fillings and everyone loves them! Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I make them very often now! Always looking forward to your new recipe videos.

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    • Zoha says

      November 09, 2023 at 4:24 am

      Made my day. Thank you so much!!

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  64. Simmi says

    December 12, 2023 at 3:26 am

    THE BEST BUNS I HAVE EVER TASTED. I MADE THIS FOR MY FAMILY AND THEN AGAIN FOR A POTLUCK GATHERING AND EVERYONE LOVED THEM. THIS WILL BE MY CONTRIBUTION FOR THIS YEARS CHRISTMAS DINNER. WE DO A MIX OF SWEDISH AND INDIAN CHRISTMAS DINNER. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THE RECIPE ?

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    • Zoha says

      January 05, 2024 at 2:29 pm

      This comment made me smile so big! Thank you for including me in your family traditions <3

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  65. Sabeena Ali says

    January 01, 2024 at 9:39 am

    These were such a hit with my husband and kids! The recipe was clear and easy to follow. My husband couldn't believe I had made them and the kids have asked me to make them again!

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    • Zoha says

      January 05, 2024 at 2:16 pm

      Yay! Thanks so much Sabeena!

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  66. Jasjeet says

    January 03, 2024 at 10:10 pm

    Hi. Your receipe had clear instructions. The buns turned out great! Question for you: can you make the dough ahead of time.

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    • Zoha says

      January 05, 2024 at 2:13 pm

      Thank you so much, Jasjeet! While some people make the dough ahead of time and freeze, I find that it does not result in the soft texture we want. Instead, you can bake the buns and then freeze them.

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  67. Femina Pereira says

    February 06, 2024 at 11:31 am

    The most delicious buns recipe. I substituted 1 cup of AP Flour with Whole wheat flour (so about half and half ratio). And for my filling, I used spicy shredded air fried tandoori chicken. Turned out beautiful and delicious. Will be making again and experimenting with different fillings!

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    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:25 am

      SO happy that the recipe worked well for you even with the customization!

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  68. Sehrish Khan says

    February 07, 2024 at 6:34 am

    Hi, Asslam o Alaikum

    Wanted to share with you that I made pizza dough using your this recipe, and the pizza crust came out sooo soft that it just melted in my mouth ?

    Thank you once again for all your delicious recipes ?

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    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:24 am

      Thank you so much, Sehrish! Really happy to hear that

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  69. Amna says

    February 07, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    fool proof recipe, super yummmyy, we devoured the buns in one go they were delicious , amazing recipe zoha thanks a tonnnn

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    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:23 am

      YAY! Thank you Amna!

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  70. ? says

    February 10, 2024 at 1:32 am

    absolutely delicious, im at a loss of words to explain how good these tandoori chicken buns tasted. Ive already made this recipe quite a few times now and ill continue to make this every other while because i cant resist myself??. Everyone in my family loved it and ill be trying more recipes soon InshaAllah?

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    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:21 am

      Thank you so so so much! Really happy you like the recipe!

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  71. Priti Kalra Gulati says

    February 27, 2024 at 4:00 am

    Hi my dough was very difficult to work with sticky hence couldn’t make the buns but made a loaf out of it then did an open face sandwich with the chicken and mozzarella. Chicken came out super yummy! Where could the dough go wrong? I kneaded with hand. Thanks ☺️

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    • Zoha says

      March 10, 2024 at 5:25 am

      It is supposed to be sticky and difficult to work with - you have to just keep kneading it!

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  72. Raya says

    March 13, 2024 at 11:42 pm

    tastes amazing. definitely making these again

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    • Zoha says

      March 24, 2024 at 9:09 pm

      YAY!

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  73. SOBIA MUJTABA says

    March 21, 2024 at 6:47 am

    hi how can we store the dough of making one day ahead?

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    • Zoha says

      March 24, 2024 at 8:58 pm

      I recommend baking the buns all the way and then keeping in the fridge. reheat in the oven at 350F when serving 🙂

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  74. Muryum says

    April 07, 2024 at 5:22 pm

    Zohar’s recipes are soo easy and fun to make and they never disappoint. The tandoori chicken buns recipe is 🔥. Super fool proof, comes together easily and beautifully and the buns itself are soo fluffy and soft. It has now become a fam favourite.

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    • Zoha says

      April 16, 2024 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you so very much! Means a lot to me

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  75. Saliha says

    April 08, 2024 at 7:12 am

    No one will regret trying out these
    Turned out amazing

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    • Zoha says

      April 16, 2024 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you so much!

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  76. Saeeda says

    April 08, 2024 at 7:59 pm

    These are pretty incredible. I’m itching for an excuse to make them again and the filling is pretty stellar too.

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    • Zoha says

      April 16, 2024 at 4:55 pm

      You don't need an excuse, your happiness is enough of a reason! <3

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  77. Faiza Fatema says

    April 09, 2024 at 4:28 pm

    Amazing fool proof recipe. Tried it twice with different types of filling. The buns turn out to be so soft and yummy and all kinds of fillings can be put inside. I love recipes that have plenty of room to be creative and this one is definitely one of those.

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    • Zoha says

      April 16, 2024 at 4:53 pm

      Really happy to read this. Thank you for trying my recipe, Faiza 🙂

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  78. Mahenoor says

    May 03, 2024 at 4:27 pm

    These buns were amazing!!!! Love how soft and fluffy they were. They were so easy to make and came out perfect. The garlic butter flavour was a great addition on top of everything. Thank you for the great recipe. My husband loved it too!

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    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you so much, Mahenoor!

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  79. Raltaf says

    May 03, 2024 at 11:54 pm

    Beautiful recipe! Works every time!

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    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:39 pm

      Yay 🙂

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  80. Jen says

    May 14, 2024 at 3:43 am

    Hi Zoha, I love all your recipes. I have made this recipe 3 times now and my husband is obsessed with it.

    I wanted to find out, if I made a bigger batch, could I freeze it after baking and thaw to eat as we need?

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    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:18 pm

      Hi Jen! I think that should be totally fine 🙂

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  81. Mahrosh A says

    May 29, 2024 at 10:33 pm

    This is my alllll time favourite recipe. it's such a hit at my home and I absolutely loveee the taste, 10/10 for how perfect this recipe is!

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    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:06 pm

      AHHH thanks so so much!

      Reply
  82. Arshiya says

    May 30, 2024 at 9:31 am

    These are soooo delicious!!
    Everybody loved them. Thank you so much for this recipe. ❤️❤️❤️

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    • Zoha says

      July 10, 2024 at 1:04 pm

      Thank YOU!!!

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  83. Sam says

    September 15, 2024 at 11:24 am

    Made these many times. can you please Tell me if we can freeze them? Thank you

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  84. Sathya says

    October 04, 2024 at 4:56 am

    This recipe is so Yum. I have already done this once now coming back to this again as I'm craving it. thanks for the simple but super delicious recipe Zoha.

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    • Zoha says

      October 07, 2024 at 5:34 pm

      Aww thank you SO much Sathya 🙂

      Reply
  85. Sobia says

    October 08, 2024 at 11:34 pm

    If perfect chicken filling & bun recipe had a face, this is the one 🤩

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      October 31, 2024 at 8:43 pm

      hahahaha love this

      Reply
  86. Nabila says

    November 05, 2024 at 8:13 am

    Amazing recipe

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  87. Kirk says

    December 02, 2024 at 1:53 pm

    I made these this weekend and they turned out fantastic !!!!
    Will definitely make these again.
    Thanks for the very clear, concise recipe it was easy to follow.

    Reply
  88. NK says

    December 04, 2024 at 5:23 am

    I really want to try this recipe. Can these be made ahead and stored in the freezer for a party?

    Reply
  89. Yusra kausar says

    January 13, 2025 at 3:59 am

    i made these today but my filling was difd. it was the firsr time tht my buns turned out to be perfect. its the most amazing dough!

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  90. Sally says

    January 13, 2025 at 3:13 pm

    Followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect! So delicious, the rolls were so soft and the filling was so tasty. Thank you for an excellent recipe and for taking the time to write in such detail and the photos and video. So good!!!

    Reply
  91. Alisha says

    February 01, 2025 at 4:48 pm

    I made this once and now i HAVE to make it all the time for my family!!! So freaking good!! Do make it

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  92. Shanaz says

    February 04, 2025 at 4:43 am

    I always get nervous trying out recipes from new bakers but I can 1000% confirm your recipes are amazing!! I made the Matalida cake and it was the best thing iv ever made (and I have attempted a few chocolate cakes in the past). Following the success of that I decided to make these naan buns! Again these were so cute and delicious!

    I wanted to troubleshoot a little as I found the buns a little sweeter than expected. I’m from the UK and I used caster sugar instead of graduated sugar (as I know it dissolves better) so wondering if that could that be the reason? I want to make them again but wanted to see what I should do differently!

    Can’t wait to try more of your recipes and your heard work to give us the best results doesn’t go unnoticed! ❤️

    Reply
  93. Sundus says

    February 12, 2025 at 6:25 pm

    I tried this today and it turned out so well! Thank you

    Reply
  94. Ana says

    March 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Hi Zoha. I made this with a beef filling since I had a bunch leftover in my fridge. It turned out great! I was a little scared of making the buns since I'm not experienced with making bread but this recipe was super easy. Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
  95. Muznah Subzwari says

    March 13, 2025 at 3:04 am

    This receipe never disappoints me..Too good

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    • Monica says

      March 22, 2025 at 4:56 am

      hello! i was wondering if theres a way to make ahead this recipe. can i make all the steps except the baking part and leave it in the fridge until time to bake?

      Reply
  96. Jill says

    March 20, 2025 at 6:12 pm

    What an absolutely incredible recipe! I've made it twice now, once with chicken as called for, and once with tofu instead and they both turned out so so tasty. The recipe for the naan makes the softest and best tasting bread I think I've ever had, and the flavours in the marinade are equally as tasty. I want to make this all the time!

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  97. Sidara says

    March 22, 2025 at 3:21 am

    Hi!

    Could I do this without the smoking chips step it would it not be as good?

    Thank you 🤍

    Reply
  98. Angie says

    March 22, 2025 at 2:54 pm

    Awesome recipe! All measurements are correct and detailed step by step instructions were helpful. These got rave reviews by everyone in the family.

    Reply
  99. Fatima Mahmood says

    March 23, 2025 at 12:33 am

    Absolutely amazing recipe
    have made it multiple times and every time they turn out amazing 👏🏼 ✨️

    Reply
    • Lallie says

      April 01, 2025 at 10:02 am

      Absolutely delicious and yummy recipes

      Reply
  100. Lallie says

    April 01, 2025 at 10:01 am

    Lpillay1958+a

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  101. Jordan says

    May 05, 2025 at 8:07 am

    I love these so much! Easy enough for someone who’s not great at cooking! I’ll be trying all her other recipes.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      May 07, 2025 at 5:26 pm

      Aw, thanks so much Jordan!

      Reply
  102. Julia says

    May 18, 2025 at 9:08 pm

    These are perfection! Making them 3rd time already. Thank you for the recipe dear Zoha!

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