Description
This Naan recipe yields soft and fluffy bread that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes. With simple ingredients like flour, yogurt, and butter, you can easily make this popular Indian flatbread at home.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
For Cooking & Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee (plus extra for brushing)
- Optional: chopped cilantro, minced garlic, or nigella seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add yogurt, oil, and water. Knead until smooth. Let it rise.
- Shape the Naan: Divide dough, roll into rounds, and shape. Brush with butter and toppings.
- Cook the Naan: Cook in a skillet until puffed and golden brown. Brush with more butter before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite herbs or spices.
- For a garlic naan, mix minced garlic with butter before brushing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg