Description
Garlic Naan is a soft and fluffy Indian flatbread infused with rich buttery garlic flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, yeast, yogurt, and fresh garlic, this easy homemade bread is perfect for scooping up curries, making wraps, or enjoying on its own. Ready in under an hour, it offers a warm, comforting addition to any meal with a pillowy texture and savory taste.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In warm water, dissolve the sugar and sprinkle the active dry yeast. Let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes until it bubbles and froths, confirming the yeast is active and ready.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and yogurt. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the garlic butter: While the dough rises, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic and optional fresh herbs to infuse the flavors.
- Shape the naan: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions. Roll each piece into a tear-drop or oval shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cook the naan: Heat a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for 1 to 2 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and brush the cooked side with the garlic butter. Cook the other side until golden brown spots appear, then brush again.
- Serve warm: Brush the freshly cooked naan with more garlic butter and serve immediately for the best flavor and softness.
Notes
- Use warm water to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten for fluffy naan.
- Allow sufficient rising time for light and soft bread.
- Cook on high heat to get characteristic golden charred spots.
- Brush generously with garlic butter for enhanced flavor and moistness.
- Optional: Add shredded cheese, herbs, or spices to customize flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg