GARLIC NAAN

Here’s a soft, fluffy, and flavorful Garlic Naan recipe — perfect to pair with curries, kebabs, or just enjoy on its own! 🥖🧄✨

✅ Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp instant dry yeast

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 3 tbsp yogurt (curd)

  • 2 tbsp oil or melted butter

  • ¾ cup warm water (approximate, adjust as needed)

  • 3-4 cloves garlic (finely minced)

  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

  • Butter or ghee (for brushing)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate Yeast:

  • In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast.

  • Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.

2. Make Dough:

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

  • Add yogurt, oil, and the activated yeast mixture.

  • Knead into a soft, smooth dough (about 8-10 minutes). Add a little flour or water if needed.

  • Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.

3. Prepare Garlic-Coriander Topping:

  • Mix minced garlic with chopped coriander leaves.

4. Shape Naan:

  • Punch down the dough and divide into 6-8 equal balls.

  • Roll each ball into an oval or tear-drop shape (about ¼ inch thick).

  • Sprinkle some garlic-coriander mixture on top and gently press it into the dough.

5. Cook Naan:

On stovetop (tawa) method:

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or tawa on medium-high heat.

  • Place the rolled naan on the hot skillet.

  • Cook until bubbles form on the surface (1-2 minutes).

  • Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.

  • Flip again and cook the first side with a lid on to cook through (about 30 seconds).

  • Optionally, cook directly over flame (using tongs) for a few seconds for a charred effect.

Oven method:

  • Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a baking tray or pizza stone inside.

  • Place rolled naan on the hot tray and bake for 3-4 minutes until puffed and slightly golden.

  • You can broil for an extra minute for charred spots.

6. Brush with Butter:

  • Immediately brush hot naan with melted butter or ghee.

🍽️ Serve with:

  • Paneer tikka, chicken curry, dal makhani, or any gravy.

💡 Tips:

  • Use warm water and warm environment for best yeast activation.

  • For softer naan, add a teaspoon of milk or use milk instead of water.

  • You can add nigella seeds (kalonji) or sesame seeds on top for variation.

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