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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!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 533 calories per serving.
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Cheesy Garlic Naan
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 oz (10g) active dry yeast, 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Some oil, for greasing the skillet
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, warm water, and yeast. Stir well and let sit until the yeast is activated and becomes foamy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, transfer the flour to a flat surface and make a well in the center.
- Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and oil, and 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 in a warm oven) until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8-inch circle using a rolling pin.
- Heat a skillet (cast iron preferred) over high heat and lightly grease the surface with oil to prevent the dough from sticking. Place the dough in the skillet. When it puffs up and bubbles form with some burnt spots, flip it over and cook the other side. Repeat until all the dough is cooked.
- Mix the melted butter (warm it in the microwave briefly) with the garlic. Stir to combine well.
- Generously brush each naan with the garlic butter, then top with some cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi can I skip the yogurt?
No.
Hi! This look delicious! Can you make a cooking video for this? I would love to see step by step instructions! Thanks!
Please check the Naan recipe and watch the video: https://rasamalaysia.com/naan/
Can I mix garlic with dough?
You can try.
This is amazing made it tonight
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,
Homemade naans..what better way to bring home the tastes of a Malaysian ‘mamak’. Definitely trying this soon!
That looks so scrumptious! I’ve never added cheese to naan except when I turn it into pizza. Delish!
Hi Melanie, you should try!
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
Hi Rasa
All your recipes are delicious
Must try Garlic Naan
I want to try the cheesy-garlic naan soon!
Awesome!
Hi, can I replace the yogurt with milk or something? I’ve ran out of yogurt. Thanks
You can try sour cream.