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Soft, puffy and airy Garlic Naan topped with minced garlic and melted butter. Make this skillet naan bread on stove top. The recipe is so easy, hassle-free and delicious!
How To Make Garlic Naan
Naan is one of the most popular Indian recipes on my site. Garlic Naan is a type of naan bread, with minced garlic on top of the bread. It’s a popular item at Indian buffet restaurants in the US, along with other Indian dishes such as tandoori chicken, samosa and butter chicken.
To make the bread, you will need to make the naan dough, let it rest and then divide the dough into 8 portions. To cook the bread, use a cast iron skillet on the stove top. You don’t need an oven to make them.
Ingredients For Garlic Naan
The recipe calls for very simple and every day ingredients, such as:
- Yeast
- All-purpose flour
- yogurt
- Oil
- Garlic
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Helpful Cooking Tips
- To make restaurant worthy Garlic Naan bread, I strongly recommend you to use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet.
- Cast iron skillet retains higher heat and spreads heat evenly, making it perfect to cook the naan with airy pockets inside the bread, plus gorgeous looking brown blisters on top of the naan.
- While resting the naan dough, cover it with a damp cloth.
What To Eat With Garlic Naan
Enjoying naan with Chana Masala and Pudina Chutney is is a classic way to enjoy Indian food. Garlic naan is garlicky, soft, and goes well with the spicy chickpea curry. Mint chutney adds a vibrant color, fresh taste, balancing the flavors nicely. Together, they make a tasty and balanced meal.
This trio isn’t just about taste; it’s about how Indians often eat together. Naan is torn by hand and shared among family and friends, perfect for group meals. Chana Masala is popular both at home and on the streets because its hearty and delicious flavors. Mint chutney adds a fresh, tangy taste. Together, they make an absolutely satisfying meal that celebrates Indian food and its rich culinary culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
The naan bread can be eaten on its own but they are best served with Indian curries, tandoori chicken or mango chutney. However, the best and most authentic combination is the trip of naan, chana masala and mint chutney.
Yes, the recipe is healthy. It calls for healthy ingredients such as plain yogurt and garlic.
This recipe yields 8 pieces of the bread and each piece is only 192 calories.
What To Serve With Garlic Naan
For a wholesome Indian meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Garlic Naan
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 oz (7g) active dry yeast
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
- oil , for greasing the skillet
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, warm water, and yeast. Stir well. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, until the yeast becomes foamy and activated.
- Transfer the all-purpose flour to a flat surface and create a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture, yogurt, and oil, then knead the dough until the surface is smooth and shiny, about 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place, such as beside the stovetop or in a warm oven. The dough should double in size in about 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8-inch circle using a rolling pin. Sprinkle and press some minced garlic and chopped cilantro leaves onto the top surface of the dough.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and lightly grease the surface with some oil. Place the dough in the skillet with the garlic and cilantro side facing up. When the naan puffs up and bubbles and burnt spots appear, flip it over to cook the other side. Repeat the process until all the dough is cooked.
- Brush the naan with melted butter and serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this naan, not deviating from the recipe. I made it using a bread maker using the dough feature. It was delicious. I served it with chicken tikka masala. It was so good. Iam Hispanic, so this was a first for me. My naan was my tortilla, (which, by the way), I don’t know how v to make
Hi Betty thanks for trying my garlic naan recipe!!
Easy recipe to make. Used a cast iron skillet outside and it turned out great. Made it with your tandoori chicken recipe and served with watermelon salad. Wonderful!
Awesome David, love it. Love the pairing, too, enjoy! Thanks for your 5 stars rating!