Description
Garlic naan elevates traditional Indian bread with aromatic herbs and rich flavors. Crispy edges and pillowy center promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
Dough Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Garlic Butter Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 23 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a soft, pliable dough by combining dry and wet ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a cohesive, slightly tacky mixture.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured workspace and methodically knead, developing gluten and achieving a smooth, elastic consistency through manual manipulation or mechanical assistance.
- Gently massage a thin layer of olive oil over the dough’s surface, drape with a moisture-laden cloth, and allow substantial resting time for fermentation and volume expansion.
- Prepare an aromatic garlic infusion by gently melting butter and incorporating finely minced garlic, optional verdant herbs enhancing the flavor profile.
- Deflate the risen dough, segment into uniform portions, and transform each into a rounded shape before delicately rolling into thin, elongated ovals maintaining consistent thickness.
- Activate a dry, scorching skillet or cast-iron surface, strategically placing each naan to develop characteristic bubbling and charred landscape, swiftly rotating to ensure balanced cooking.
- Immediately post-cooking, lavish each naan with the prepared garlic-herb butter, ensuring complete and luxurious coverage.
- Continue the cooking process for remaining dough portions, preserving warmth by nestling finished naans beneath a soft, clean cloth, ready to accompany diverse culinary creations.
Notes
- Swap yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the soft, pillowy texture.
- Add whole wheat flour or ancient grains like spelt for extra nutrition and a nuttier flavor profile without compromising the traditional naan texture.
- Experiment with herbs like rosemary or thyme in the garlic butter to create unique flavor variations that complement different cuisine styles.
- Use a pizza stone or cast-iron skillet for more authentic charred edges and a restaurant-quality crispy exterior that mimics traditional tandoor cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg