Naan: How the 'world's best bread' travelled from Islamic courts to our plates
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Getty Images Butter garlic naan topped Taste Atlas' best breads list of 2025
A pillowy-soft naan - a leavened flatbread popular in South Asia - paired with rich, creamy butter chicken gravy is one of the most popular comfort foods in the region, and it's also one of the most popular Indian dishes abroad. And while the tangy, aromatic gravy is often considered the show stealer, it would lose much of its charm in the absence of its understated partner. The naan's chewiness adds texture to every bite; its subtle flavour complements the gravy's spices and seasonings.
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