Name: Cheesy Garlic Naan Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/4 oz active dry yeast; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon oil; Some oil (for greasing the skillet); 4 tablespoons melted salted butter; 4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Cheesy Garlic Naan - homemade naan topped with garlic and cheddar cheese. Cheesy, buttery, garlicky naan that you can't stop eating!

I love naan, I go to Indian buffet to stuff myself silly with naan.

However, I always wanted the cheesy garlic naan on the menu, which means I have to pay for them on top of the buffet. Well, that doesn’t always work out so I have decided to develop this cheesy garlic naan recipe and make them myself.

Unlike regular naan, which is already delicious, this cheesy garlic naan elevates the plain naan to the next level. First they are brushed with melted garlic butter, then topped with shredded cheddar cheese. As the naan are hot off the skillet, the cheese melts into gooey cheesy mess…yummy!

Try this recipe, homemade naan is very easy to make, and you can serve them as an appetizer, before a meal, or go with an Indian meal. Enjoy!

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Cheesy Garlic Naan Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Naan – homemade naan topped with garlic and cheddar cheese. Cheesy, buttery, garlicky naan that you can’t stop eating.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Proof Time 1 hour

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 oz active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon oil
Some oil for greasing the skillet
4 tablespoons melted salted butter
4 cloves garlic finely minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the sugar, warm water, and yeast together. Stir to combine well. The yeast should be activated when it becomes foamy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the flour to a flat surface and make a well in the middle. Add the yeast mixture, yoghurt, and oil, knead the dough until the surface becomes smooth and shiny, about 10 minutes. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place (for example: beside the stovetop or warm oven). The dough should double in size, about 1 hour.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll the dough to a 8” circle using a rolling pin.
Heat up a skillet (cast-iron preferred) over high heat and lightly grease the surface with some oil to avoid the dough from sticking to the skillet. Place the dough on the skillet. When it puffs up and bubbles and burnt spots appear, flip it over and cook the other side. Repeat the same until all dough are done.
Mix the melted butter (warm it up in the microwave for a little bit) and add the garlic. Stir to mix well.
Brush the naan with the garlic butter generously, then top each naan with some cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

If the dough is sticky, add extra 2 more tablespoons of flour to bind the dough.

Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Garlic Naan Recipe

Amount Per Serving (4 g)

Calories 430 Calories from Fat 176

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.5g 30%

Saturated Fat 10.5g 53%

Cholesterol 47mg 16%

Sodium 240mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 47.5g 16%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%

Sugars 3.5g

Protein 14.8g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

9 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

Margie Morgan
February 14, 2017 at 6:53 PM
I want to try the cheesy-garlic naan soon!
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- Rasa Malaysia
  February 14, 2017 at 7:48 PM
  Awesome!
lallie
February 15, 2017 at 2:51 AM
Hi Rasa
All your recipes are delicious
Must try Garlic Naan
Sara | Last Night's Feast
February 15, 2017 at 5:37 AM
That naan is gorgeous! I can taste the charred bubbles from here =) I always get naan when I go to my favorite Indian place, but I’ve never tried to make it. Thanks for sharing
Melanie @ Gather for Bread
February 15, 2017 at 12:12 PM
That looks so scrumptious! I’ve never added cheese to naan except when I turn it into pizza. Delish!
- Rasa Malaysia
  February 15, 2017 at 5:53 PM
  Hi Melanie, you should try!
Paul - Pain [email protected]
February 27, 2017 at 12:09 AM
Homemade naans..what better way to bring home the tastes of a Malaysian ‘mamak’. Definitely trying this soon!
shan
March 1, 2017 at 7:20 PM
Hi. Can you please advise me if 2 1/4 cups is equivalent to how many gram. I would like to try the recipe. Thank You,
dee
July 30, 2017 at 3:31 AM
This is amazing made it tonight
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Cheesy Garlic Naan