Buttery Garlic Naan

Naan is a popular Indian bread that is traditionally cooked in a tandoor (clay oven). It pairs well with various Indian dishes and is loved for its soft and fluffy texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Buttery Garlic Naan

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: Indian Courses: Any, Appetizer, Bread Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoon Butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Yogurt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water, warm
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, minced garlic, melted butter, and yogurt. Mix well.
3. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin oval shape.
7. Brush one side of the naan with melted butter and place it on the grill, buttered side down.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface. Brush the top with more melted butter.
9. Flip the naan and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
10. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves.
11. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
12. Serve the buttery garlic naan warm with your favorite curry or dip.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 1g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.