Garlic Naan

Name: Garlic Naan
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
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

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.

95 minMediumServes 6250 cal/serving

IndianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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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

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.
2

Knead 5-6 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
3

Stir 4 minced garlic cloves into 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter and set aside.
4

Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.
5

Cook in a very hot dry cast-iron skillet 1-2 minutes per side until large bubbles form and spots are charred.
6

Brush hot naan with garlic butter and sprinkle with 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Keep warm and serve immediately.

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Questions

What should Garlic Naan look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until large bubbles form and spots are charred.

Is there a substitute for yeast in Garlic Naan?

The entry for Garlic Naan calls for 1 tsp instant yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

Can I make Garlic Naan dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Garlic Naan is 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Garlic Naan vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt and 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How long does Garlic Naan keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Garlic Naan within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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