Garlic Naan
Soft, pillowy leavened flatbread cooked on a hot skillet with garlic butter and finished with fresh cilantro. An authentic Indian restaurant staple made at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
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1
Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt and 1/2 cup warm water and mix into a soft dough.
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2
Knead 5-6 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
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3
Stir 4 minced garlic cloves into 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter and set aside.
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4
Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.
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5
Cook in a very hot dry cast-iron skillet 1-2 minutes per side until large bubbles form and spots are charred.
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6
Brush hot naan with garlic butter and sprinkle with 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Keep warm and serve immediately.