Description
A quick and rewarding recipe for warm, pillowy garlic naan that brings the taste of an Indian restaurant to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add the warm water, yogurt, and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the skillet: Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Shape the naan: Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a circle on a floured surface.
- Cook the naan: Cook each naan in the hot skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until puffy and golden.
- Brush with garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic. Brush the garlic butter over the hot naan and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Dough should be slightly tacky; adjust flour during kneading if too sticky. Ensure skillet is fully heated for best puffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg