Description
Garlic naan bread is soft, fluffy, and golden with irresistible garlic butter and fresh herbs. This quick and easy recipe brings restaurant-style Indian flatbread to your home skillet without needing a tandoor. Perfect for dipping into creamy curries, scooping up lentils, or pairing with grilled meats. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or healthy snack alternatives, this naan checks all the boxes. A truly comforting and versatile addition to your favorite food ideas!
Ingredients
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Add yogurt, oil, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a rough dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and divide into 6–8 equal parts. Roll each into an oval or teardrop shape.
6. Heat a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Cook one naan at a time for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
8. Melt butter and stir in minced garlic while naan cooks.
9. Brush each naan with garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
10. Serve warm and enjoy with curries, dips, or grilled dishes.
Notes
Make sure your yeast is fresh and active to get a good rise.
Use a hot skillet to get that char and puff like traditional tandoor naan.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt or chili flakes to the garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: garlic naan, easy recipe, flatbread, Indian bread, quick dinner