Traditional Pancake Day cooks
If you want pancakes with sweet or savoury toppings, choose batter ingredients or ready-made pancakes. Tesco Recipes and Sainsbury’s describe a frying-pan-cooked batter, rather than a warmed naan.
Who is this for?
Savoury flatbread shoppers
If the meal centres on curry, dips or wraps, compare plain and garlic-and-coriander naan, then choose a pack count that fits the number of servings. These are individual flatbreads, not medium-sliced loaves.
Shoppers checking allergens
If wheat, gluten, milk or another ingredient matters to you, check the exact product label. The naan examples described by Waitrose and Joybuy contain wheat or gluten; Waitrose also lists milk-derived yoghurt powder in Sharwood’s Plain Naans.
What should you check?
Pancakes for Pancake Day
Choose when: You want pancakes with sweet or savoury toppings.
Bear in mind: Making them from ingredients means preparing batter and cooking it in a pan; check the ingredients if you need to avoid egg, milk or wheat.
Naan for a savoury meal
Choose when: You want a flatbread to warm and serve with curry, dips or savoury fillings.
Bear in mind: Warming naan will not produce a batter-based pancake; check the exact pack for ingredients and heating instructions.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Product format | For pancakes, look for batter ingredients or ready-made pancakes. For naan, compare individual flatbreads by piece count; “medium sliced” describes neither format here. | I want a Pancake Day pancake, not a flatbread served alongside a different meal. |
| Flavour | Check whether the naan is plain or contains garlic and coriander, and whether that flavour fits the planned dish. | For a savoury meal, I’d choose between plain naan and a garlic-and-coriander version based on what I’m serving. |
| Ingredients | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. The cited naan examples contain wheat or gluten; Sharwood’s Plain Naans also list yoghurt powder (milk), according to Waitrose. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the name “naan” alone does not tell me whether this particular pack meets that requirement. |
| Pack and storage | Compare piece count and total weight, then follow that pack’s instructions for heating, use after opening and freezing. | How many flatbreads will we use for this meal, and what will I do with any left over? |
Buying pitfalls
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Treating naan as sliced bread or a pancake
Tesco Recipes and Sainsbury’s describe pancakes cooked from batter in a frying pan; the naan listings describe individual flatbreads served with savoury food. Buying one when you meant the other changes the dish.
Decide on the meal first. Choose pancake ingredients or ready-made pancakes for pancakes, and naan when you deliberately want a savoury flatbread.
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Assuming every naan has the same ingredients
The cited naan products contain wheat or gluten, and Waitrose lists yoghurt powder (milk) in Sharwood’s Plain Naans. A plain or vegan description does not establish that a product meets another dietary requirement.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before choosing it.
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Choosing a pack by size alone
The cited ranges include mini naans and packs of two, four or 12 pieces. A larger pack can leave more flatbreads than the meal calls for.
Match the piece count to your servings, and check the product’s own directions before storing or freezing any leftovers.
Brand references
These examples illustrate naan flavours and pack formats; they do not turn naan into a Pancake Day pancake.
Tesco own label
Tesco Groceries lists own-label plain, garlic-and-coriander and mini naans in its UK naan category.
- The category shows both two-pack naans and a four-pack of mini naans.
- Compare the individual pack details rather than treating these different formats as sliced loaves.
Waitrose own label
Waitrose describes its Plain Naan as two flame-baked flatbreads with kalonji seeds, to serve warm with curry.
- Its listing marks this plain naan as suitable for vegans.
- The listed ingredients include wheat flour and wheat gluten; check the current pack if those ingredients matter to you.
M&S Food
M&S Food describes its garlic-and-coriander naan as hand-stretched and flame-baked for a curry-style meal.
- It is a flavoured option for shoppers who specifically want garlic and coriander.
- M&S says ingredient and allergen information can change, so check the current pack.
Sharwood’s
Waitrose lists Sharwood’s Plain Naans as a two-piece, flame-baked pack with product-specific heating instructions.
- The listing says the naans are suitable for home freezing.
- Its ingredients include wheat flour and yoghurt powder (milk).
Humza
Joybuy lists Humza plain and garlic-and-coriander naan in four-piece packs, alongside a 12-piece garlic-and-coriander family pack.
- These listings allow a choice between plain and flavoured naan and between different piece counts.
- The cited listings declare wheat or gluten; check the exact pack’s ingredients and storage directions.
Joybuy naan options
These Humza packs are options for a savoury flatbread meal, with plain or garlic-and-coriander flavours in four- and 12-piece formats. They are not products for making traditional Pancake Day pancakes.
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Humza Plain Naan Family Pack 900g, 12 pieces
A plain naan pack to consider when serving a savoury meal to several people. The 900g pack contains 12 individual flatbreads, not medium-sliced bread or pancakes; its product information identifies wheat and gluten, so check the current label against your requirements.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Naan Family Pack 900gm, 12 pieces
Choose this flavour when garlic and coriander fit the savoury dish you are serving. Joybuy describes the 900gm pack as 12 pre-baked naans and advises freezing by the best-before date for longer storage. It lists wheat/gluten; follow the current pack’s storage and allergen information.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Tandoori Naan 300g, 4 pieces
A four-piece option when you want garlic-and-coriander naan with a savoury meal. Joybuy lists a 300g pack and identifies garlic, coriander and wheat in the ingredients. Check the current label for the full ingredient and allergen details.
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Humza Plain Tandoori Naan 300g, 4 pieces
A plain four-piece pack for serving as a savoury flatbread with curry or fillings. Joybuy lists 300g in total, declares wheat/gluten and gives oven-warming instructions; follow the directions on the current pack rather than treating it as sliced bread or pancake batter.
Common questions
Can naan replace pancakes on Pancake Day?
Not if you want the usual pancakes. Tesco Recipes and Sainsbury’s describe pancakes made from batter cooked in a frying pan; the cited naan listings describe flatbreads for savoury meals. Naan works only as a deliberate change of dish.
What does “medium sliced” mean for naan?
It is not a useful way to choose the naan formats shown here. The cited products are individual flatbreads sold by piece count, not medium-sliced loaves. Compare the number of naans, total weight, flavour and pack instructions instead.
Can I choose these naans if I avoid gluten?
The cited plain and garlic-and-coriander examples contain wheat or declare gluten, so do not assume they meet a gluten-free requirement. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for any different product you are considering.
How should I heat and store naan?
Follow the instructions for the exact pack. Waitrose lists a 3–4 minute heating time for Sharwood’s Plain Naans, while Joybuy gives a 2–3 minute oven-warming direction for Humza Plain Tandoori Naan. Freezing and opened-pack directions can differ, so check them before storing leftovers.