Description
This Homemade Garlic Naan recipe delivers soft, fluffy flatbread infused with fragrant garlic and fresh cilantro. Perfectly pan-cooked in a cast iron skillet, these naans are ideal for accompanying curries, stews, or enjoying on their own brushed with buttery garlic goodness.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast (1 packet)
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tsp extra water if needed
Garlic Butter Topping
- 2-3 tsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and dry active yeast. Whisk together and cover the bowl, letting it sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast mixture becomes bubbly and active.
- Make the dough: Add the flour, salt, olive oil, and Greek yogurt into the yeast mixture. Knead the ingredients until a dough ball forms, either by hand or using a mixer. If the dough feels dry, add additional teaspoon increments of water until it comes together smoothly.
- Knead the dough: Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes soft, smooth, and elastic. If cracks appear, dampen your hands slightly and continue kneading. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Portion the dough: After rising, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten each ball with a rolling pin until decently thin but not too fragile.
- Cook the naan: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Dry fry each flattened dough piece for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. When bubbles form and the bottom turns golden brown, flip the naan to cook the other side until similarly browned.
- Prepare garlic butter: Warm the butter with the minced garlic and cilantro in the microwave briefly until melted and fragrant.
- Brush and serve: Brush the cooked naans with the garlic butter mixture while still warm. Serve immediately and enjoy the soft, flavorful bread.
Notes
- Store leftover naan in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- To reheat, warm the naan in the oven or air fryer until heated through to preserve the texture.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nigella seeds or adjust garlic quantity according to preference.
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
