Description
A simple and delicious recipe for garlic naan bread, perfect for pairing with your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup warm water (adjust as needed)
- 2 tablespoons ghee or butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add the yogurt to the dry ingredients and start mixing it in with your hands until crumbly.
- Gradually add warm water, a little at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and makes the naan softer.
- After the resting period, divide the dough into 6-8 equal portions and shape them into balls.
- On a floured surface, roll out each ball into an oval shape approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Brush one side of the rolled naan with melted ghee or butter and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Place the naan in the hot skillet, garlic side down, and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until bubbles start to form.
- Flip the naan over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the other side is golden brown and slightly charred.
- Remove from the skillet and brush with more melted ghee or butter. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls.
Notes
- Serve the naan warm with a side of yogurt or curry.
- Garnish with additional parsley or cilantro for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breads
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg