A great curry deserves great bread, and at Lal Qila that means garlic naan pulled hot from a real clay tandoor. If you have been searching for fresh naan in Niagara Falls, here is a closer look at our tandoor, our bread varieties, and the best ways to enjoy them as part of a meal at our Indian restaurant in Niagara Falls.
What Is Naan, Exactly?
Naan is a soft, leavened flatbread that has been a staple across the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Made from a simple dough of flour, yogurt, and a touch of leavening, it puffs and blisters when baked at high heat, giving it that signature pillowy center and lightly charred edges. Unlike everyday bread, naan is meant to be torn by hand and used to scoop up curries, dals, and grilled meats.
The Tandoor That Makes the Difference
The secret behind proper naan is the tandoor — a cylindrical clay oven that reaches extremely high temperatures. Our cooks slap each piece of dough onto the searing inner wall, where it bakes in seconds and develops a smoky depth you simply cannot get from a regular oven. Every naan and tandoori bread we serve is made fresh to order, so it reaches your table warm. That same tandoor is where our kebabs and tandoori dishes get their character too.
Our Naan & Tandoori Bread Varieties
Whether you like yours brushed with butter, loaded with garlic, or stuffed with cheese, there is a bread for every plate. Here are the tandoor breads you will find on our table:
- Garlic Naan — fresh naan brushed with garlic and herbs, our most popular pick
- Butter Naan — soft tandoori naan finished with a light coat of butter
- Plain Naan — the classic, perfect for soaking up rich gravies
- Roghni Naan — a richer, slightly sweet naan topped with sesame seeds
- Cheese Naan — stuffed with melted cheese for an indulgent twist
The Best Pairings for Fresh Naan
Naan shines brightest alongside a saucy curry. Garlic naan and butter chicken are a classic match, with the bread soaking up every drop of the creamy tomato gravy. For something heartier, tear pieces of butter naan into a plate of chicken biryani, or pair plain naan with a rich dal. However you order, fresh tandoor bread turns a good meal into a great one.
How to Order
Ready to taste naan straight from the tandoor? Call +1 716-990-9062 to order takeout or reserve a table, and browse the full menu to plan the rest of your meal. We are open daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM at 431 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY.