Garlic Naan
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Making garlic naan at home is easier than you might think, and honestly, it costs a fraction of what you'd pay at a restaurant. This recipe comes together in just 40 minutes total, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or when you're craving fresh bread without the fuss. The garlic and fresh cilantro give each piece incredible flavor, while the yogurt in the dough keeps everything tender and moist. Plus, garlic is wonderful for your immune system, so you're getting a little health boost with every bite. Trust me, once you nail this recipe, you'll be making it constantly.
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Ingredients
- 400 gall-purpose flour
- 150 mlplain yogurt
- 100 mlwarm water
- 8garlic cloves(minced)
- 60 gbutter(softened)
- 8 gsalt
- 7 ginstant yeast
- 15 mlhoney
- 20 gfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 10 gnigella seeds
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and instant yeast. Make a well in the center and add yogurt, warm water, and honey.
Tip: The yogurt helps create a tender dough with great texture.
- 2
Mix everything together, then knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. It should be soft but not sticky.
Tip: If too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time. If too wet, dust with a little flour.
- 3
Shape the dough into a ball, coat lightly with oil, and place in a covered bowl. Let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Tip: You can prepare this dough up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate it.
- 4
While dough rises, mix the softened butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
Tip: Make this garlic butter ahead of time for easier assembly later.
- 5
Divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions and shape each into a ball. On a floured surface, roll each ball into an oval about 3mm thick.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough or your naan will become tough.
- 6
Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Place one naan in the dry pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until puffed and golden spots appear on the bottom.
Tip: A properly heated pan is essential for achieving those characteristic blistered spots.
- 7
Flip the naan and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes until light golden. Transfer to a plate.
Tip: The naan will continue to puff slightly as it cooks.
- 8
Immediately brush the hot naan generously with the garlic butter mixture on both sides. Sprinkle with nigella seeds while the butter is still warm.
Tip: Apply the garlic butter while the naan is hot so it absorbs the flavors beautifully.
- 9
Repeat with remaining dough portions, stacking the finished naan on a plate and covering with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft.
Tip: Keeping them covered traps steam, which keeps the naan tender and pliable.
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