Description
Fresh, warm Garlic Naan from your kitchen delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned flatbread accompanies curries, dips, and grilled meats, creating delicious moments around your dining table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet (0.25 ounces) yeast
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Dissolve 1 tsp sugar and 1 packet yeast in 1 cup warm water. Allow the mixture to become frothy and bubbly for exactly 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Combine 3 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 4 tbsp yogurt, 2 tbsp oil, and 3 tbsp minced garlic in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and knead your dough for 8-10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a slightly damp kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm kitchen corner for 60 minutes, watching it double in volume.
- Gently deflate your dough and separate it into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into an oval shape approximately 8 inches long using gentle pressure.
- Warm a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Place each rolled naan onto the hot surface and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form across the surface.
- Flip the naan and cook the opposite side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown spots appear. Repeat with remaining dough portions.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter and mix with additional minced garlic. Brush each hot naan generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley over the warm naan. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and softness.
Notes
- Rest the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to help it rise perfectly and develop a soft, fluffy texture.
- Use full-fat yogurt for extra richness and tender naan that doesn’t dry out quickly.
- Cast-iron skillet works best for achieving those gorgeous charred spots and authentic tandoor-like results.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add a pinch of xanthan gum to help bind the dough.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 18-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg