Description
Garlic Naan is a cherished staple of Indian cuisine, and with this recipe for The Best Easy Garlic Naan Bread, you can easily recreate its soft, buttery goodness at home. Perfect for accompanying your favorite curry dishes or enjoyed as a standalone treat, this naan is infused with aromatic garlic and topped with rich melted butter. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have warm, delicious naan ready to serve in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (0.25 oz) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yogurt and oil/ghee, then pour in the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into eight equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval shape.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook each naan for about 2 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook another minute until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter mixed with garlic before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg