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Homemade Garlic Naan Bread

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Soft, chewy, and brushed with golden garlic butter, this Homemade Garlic Naan delivers that restaurant-quality flavor from the comfort of your kitchen—no tandoor required! Perfectly pan-cooked and sprinkled with fresh herbs, it’s an irresistible side for curries, stews, or savory dips.

Ingredients

For the Naan Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

  • 1/2 cup warm water (or as needed)

  • 2 tbsp oil or melted butter (for dough)

For the Garlic Butter Topping:

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.

  • Add yogurt, warm water, and oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.

  • Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  • Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour.

  • Divide dough into 6 equal balls. Roll each into an oval or teardrop shape about 1/4-inch thick.

  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

  • Cook each naan for 1–2 minutes per side, or until bubbly and golden spots appear.

  • Mix melted butter with minced garlic. Brush generously over the hot naan.

 

  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve warm with your favorite curry or as a stand-alone snack.

Notes

  • You can freeze cooked naan and reheat in a skillet or oven.

  • For crispier naan, lightly press with a spatula while cooking.

  • Add a pinch of nigella seeds or sesame for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/homemade-garlic-naan-bread/