How to Use naan in a Sentence

naan

noun
  • Place the naan on a cutting board.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Cut each naan into wedges and serve.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Serve as is, very warm, or with rice or naan or roti, or all three.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 13 June 2020
  • Serve the chickpeas on their own or with rice, naan, or quinoa.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Old food debris was on the prep table for bread and naan.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • Use on steak, for sauteing eggs or brushing on top of pitas and naan.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2019
  • All that’s left is the eating — with rice or naan, or by itself.
    — Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2020
  • Blistered in the tandoor, the fluffy naan helps erase the last of any sauce.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022
  • Divide the arugula over the naan.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Serve with protein of your choice (like chicken), rice, and naan.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Chicken thighs brushed with red curry paste taste great wrapped in warm naan breads.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 1 Aug. 2017
  • Serve hot, on or off the skewers, with naan or rice and chutney on the side.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Wrap the naan in aluminum foil and warm it in the oven for 5 minutes.
    — Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 15 Apr. 2015
  • The zesty olive naan could be on the dessert menu and the lamb ghee roast is a house specialty.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022
  • It's known for its comforting chai and naan that is baked to order.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024
  • This naan is risen with baking powder and cooked in a cast-iron skillet.
    — Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Those less into sogginess can just use the naan to scoop up the meat and the sauce.
    — Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Think decadent stews like chicken tikka masala and chana masala along with naan.
    — Leena Trivedi-Grenier, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Grill the naan for 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until charred and hot.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2018
  • Kismet offers top-notch naan, made to order in one of the restaurant’s two clay ovens.
    — Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2021
  • Remove from heat, top with cilantro and serve with bread, naan, pita or tortillas.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Brush both sides of the naan with oil, using 1 tablespoon for each bread.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2019
  • The slow-rise naan ($3) is served warm with a light gloss of butter and a sprinkling of sea salt.
    — Bill Daley, chicagotribune.com, 9 June 2017
  • The best of the line came from dusky red tandoori chicken on the bone with peppers, onions and warm naan.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 1 July 2021
  • Their deal is putting their hot dogs and ingredients on naan, instead of a bun.
    — The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Raw onions accompany the dish along with a thick piece of Uzbek style naan bread.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 8 Jan. 2020
  • Classic butter chicken is rich and deep, with plenty of sauce left to sop up with naan.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Almost like a marshmallow fluff, it’s served with naan for a sweet finish to a meal.
    — Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The tender tandoori chicken and the naan are both butter-soft.
    — Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
  • There’s a kids menu that offers a naan quesadilla, a kabob plate and naan cheese pizza.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024

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