Homemade Naan
Soft, blistered flatbreads cooked in a hot skillet, brushed with garlic butter.
Serves 6
Prep 1 hr 30 min
Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Steps
Step 1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, yogurt, milk, and oil into a soft dough. Knead 5 minutes. Cover and rise for 1 hour.
Step 2. Divide into 6 balls and roll each into a 7-inch oval.
Step 3. Heat a cast-iron pan over high heat until very hot. Cook each naan for 1 to 2 minutes, until bubbles form, then flip and cook 1 minute until charred in spots.
Step 4. Stir the garlic and cilantro into the butter, brush on the naan, and keep warm in a towel.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Indian recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Indian dishes. Spices like garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric are sold in most supermarkets. Ghee, paneer, basmati rice, and lentils are at Indian grocery stores. Start with less chili, since heat varies a lot by brand.