Description
Soft, fluffy homemade naan bread made three ways: Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, and Sesame Naan. Perfectly cooked on a skillet and ideal for pairing with Indian dishes.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp oil or melted butter (plus more for brushing)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced (for Garlic Naan)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for Butter Naan)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (for Sesame Naan)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, yogurt, and oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into an oval or round shape using a rolling pin.
- For Garlic Naan: Sprinkle and press minced garlic into the dough.
- For Butter Naan: Cook plain and brush with melted butter after cooking.
- For Sesame Naan: Sprinkle sesame seeds on the rolled dough and press gently.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for 1–2 minutes per side until bubbles form and golden spots appear.
- Brush with butter and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- Naan can be frozen and reheated easily for later use.
- Make it vegan by using plant-based yogurt and oil instead of butter.
- Stuff with cheese, potatoes, or paneer for variation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
