The Best Easy Garlic Naan Bread

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Recipe Description

This Easy Garlic Naan is a soft and fluffy Indian bread infused with rich garlic flavor and brushed with garlic butter. It’s made from scratch without a tandoor oven — just a skillet — and yields restaurant-style results right in your kitchen. It’s versatile and perfect for serving with curries, soups, or enjoying on its own.

Yield & Timing

  • Servings: 8 naans

  • Prep Time: ~20 minutes

  • Cook Time: ~10 minutes

  • Rising Time: ~1 hour



Ingredients



  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 package (0.25 oz) active dry yeast or instant yeast

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (~110 °F)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee

  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley






Instructions



  1. Activate the Yeast:

    • Combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl. Let sit ~10 minutes until frothy.

  2. Prepare the Dough:

    • In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, yogurt, and oil.

    • Pour in the activated yeast mixture.

    • Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.

    • Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled.

  3. Shape the Naan:

    • Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.

    • Roll each ball into an oval (~8 inches long).

  4. Cook:

    • Heat a greased skillet over medium-high heat.

    • Cook each naan about 1 minute per side until bubbly and golden.

  5. Finish:

    • Mix the minced garlic into the melted butter.

    • Brush the garlic butter onto each cooked naan.

    • Sprinkle with salt and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

Notes & Variations

  • Vegan Option: Substitute yogurt with plant-based yogurt and butter with vegan alternatives.

  • Richer Dough: Use lukewarm milk instead of water.

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour plus xanthan gum.

  • Serving Suggestions: Pair with curries like tikka masala, lentils, or stews.

Calories & Nutrition (approx.)

  • Calories: 248 kcal per naan

  • Carbohydrates: 39 g

  • Protein: 6 g

  • Fat: 7 g

  • Sodium: ~320 mg

  • Fiber: 1 g

Conclusion

This Easy Garlic Naan recipe is approachable for home cooks of all levels and produces soft, fluffy, and flavorful bread with a rich garlic finish. It’s ideal as a side for Indian meals, soups, or as a versatile bread for dips and spreads. The simple method and familiar ingredients make it a go-to garlic naan that tastes like it came from a restaurant.

Title: The Best Easy Garlic Naan Bread



Meta Description: Soft, fluffy, restaurant-style garlic naan that you can make at home in about 90 minutes using simple ingredients and a cast-iron skillet.


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