Description
This Buttery Garlic Naan is a soft and fluffy Indian flatbread infused with fresh garlic and brushed with melted butter. It’s perfect for serving alongside curries, stews, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1/2 cup warm water (as needed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, yogurt, and oil. Mix until a soft dough forms, adding warm water a little at a time if needed.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 10 equal portions and roll into balls. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll out each ball into an oval or tear-drop shape, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Place a naan in the pan and cook until bubbles form on top and the bottom is golden brown (about 1-2 minutes). Flip and cook the other side.
- Brush the cooked naan with melted butter mixed with minced garlic.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If too dry, add a touch more water.
- For a smokier flavor, finish naan directly over a gas flame for a few seconds.
- Naan can be frozen after cooking. Reheat in a hot skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
