Garlic Naan Recipe: Soft and Flavorful
Classic Garlic Naan with soft, buttery flavor.
Ingredients
- Garlic Naan:
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup warm milk
- Garlic Butter:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh cilantro parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Butter chicken mango lassi
Instructions
- Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water; let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Combine flour, salt, baking powder, yogurt, oil, milk, and yeast mixture; knead 5–7 minutes. Let rise 1–1.5 hours.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Divide dough into 8; roll into ovals. Cook on a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Brush with garlic butter; serve on a white ceramic platter with cilantro, butter chicken, and lassi.
Notes
- Use warm water for yeast activation.
- Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try vegan or cheese variations.
- Pair with raita.