Fluffy Garlic Butter Naan: An Easy Homemade Recipe
Craving warm, flavorful naan bread? This easy Garlic Butter Naan recipe delivers perfectly soft and pillowy naan at home, infused with the irresistible aroma of garlic and fresh coriander. Perfect for scooping up your favorite curries or enjoying as a delicious side, this recipe is surprisingly simple and requires only a few basic ingredients.
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time) Cook Time: 2-3 minutes per naan Yields: 8 naan
Ingredients: For the dough
- Plain Flour – 500g
- Dry Yeast – 02 tsp
- Plain Yoghurt – 02 tbsp
- Salt – 01 tsp
- Sugar – 01 tsp
- Warm Water – 60ml
- Warm Milk – 150ml
- Oil
Ingredients: For the spread
- Softened Butter – 04 tbsp
- Minced Garlic – 02 tsp
- Chopped Coriander Leaves
How to cook:
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Mix well and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add the foamy yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Then, add milk and yogurt.
- Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook or knead by hand. The dough doesn’t need extensive kneading, just until it’s soft and not sticky.
- Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough in it, and coat the top with oil. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Rising time may vary depending on the temperature.
- Once the dough has doubled, divide it into 8 equal-sized balls (approximately 100 grams each for medium-sized naan).
- Place the dough balls on a lightly oiled tray, brush them with oil, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic butter. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into an oval shape (or any shape you prefer).
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the shaped naan.
- Heat a flat pan (tawa or skillet) over medium heat. Sprinkle a little water on the pan. Carefully place the naan on the hot pan, buttered side up.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip the naan and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Once cooked, spread more garlic butter on top for extra flavor and softness.
- Serve the warm Garlic Butter Naan immediately with your favorite curry or enjoy it as a delicious side.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra flavor, you can add finely chopped green chilies or other herbs to the garlic butter.
- Use whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Store leftover naan in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving.
