Description
Homemade naan bread brings Indian culinary traditions to kitchen tables with authentic flavor. Spiced with garlic and herbs, this flatbread offers warm comfort you’ll savor alongside curries and grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (590 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm water
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 ¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Merge warm water, sugar, and yeast in a vessel, allowing the mixture to transform into a frothy state within 5-10 minutes.
- Dough Formation: Blend flour and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, then integrate yogurt, olive oil, egg, and activated yeast mixture, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough develops. Use a stand mixer with dough hook or work on a lightly floured surface for optimal consistency.
- Dough Proofing: Transfer the dough to a greased container, cover with a kitchen cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment for approximately one hour until doubled in volume.
- Shaping and Preparation: Deflate the dough and divide into 6-8 equal portions. Gently roll each segment into thin, oval or circular shapes, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Cooking Process: Heat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high temperature. Cook each naan until bubbles form, then flip to create golden surfaces with subtle charred spots.
- Finishing Touch: Combine melted butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Generously brush the warm naan with this aromatic mixture and serve immediately alongside curries, dips, or as a versatile wrap.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Carefully: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to prevent killing yeast; lukewarm water activates without damaging microorganisms.
- Manage Dough Consistency: Add flour incrementally if dough feels sticky, aiming for smooth, elastic texture that doesn’t stick to hands during kneading.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Medium-high heat helps create signature bubbles and charred spots without burning; cast iron skillet provides best heat distribution.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Replace dairy yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt for vegan version; substitute whole wheat flour for gluten-free alternative to enhance nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg