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Ingredients

Active dry yeast, Sugar, Warm water, All-purpose flour, Salt, Whole milk yogurt, Butter, Vegetable oil, Garlic cloves, Chopped Parsley.

Garlic naan is a delicious and fluffy flatbread made with just a few ingredients. For this recipe, active dry yeast is ideal. It requires minimal effort, along with sugar and warm water, to create a yeasty mixture that gives the naan its chewy and soft texture. Whole milk yogurt adds moisture, making the naan even softer. You can use either salted or unsalted butter, but if you choose salted butter, be sure to use salt sparingly in the recipe. Finely minced garlic cloves can be mixed into the dough. If you love garlic, consider doubling the amount and adding it in.

Instructions

Heat one cup of water in the microwave. Test the temperature to ensure the water is not hot; it should be lukewarm. Add two teaspoons of warm water to a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of dry active yeast to the bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar to the bowl.

Lightly mix the ingredients and set aside. Wait five to eight minutes, and you will see these poofs of clouds, known as the yeasty, bubbly pockets that form on the surface of the yeast mixture. This shows that the yeast is alive! If it does not activate, the yeast is stale, or the water is hot. Yeast is an essential element of the fermentation process. Once the yeast has activated, move on to the next step.

In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Next, add whole milk yogurt, olive oil, and warm water to the mixture. Incorporate the activated yeast and mix all the ingredients thoroughly. This process, known as kneading, should take about seven to eight minutes to fully combine the wet and dry ingredients. You can use your hands or a hand mixer for this. Once mixed, cover the garlic naan dough with cling wrap and set it aside to rest for approximately 45 minutes to one hour.

Break off a piece of naan dough and roll it into balls. If the dough is sticky, dip it in some all-purpose flour. Dust flour onto a clean surface. Place the naan dough ball on a surface and flatten it with your hands or a rolling pin. Once flattened, add butter to a preheated pan on medium-high heat and cook for one minute on each side. Thereafter, remove and set aside. Repeat the process for all naans. Garnish with the garlic butter and finely chopped parsley.

Finely chop the garlic. Preheat a pan over medium-low heat. Add butter and the finely minced garlic to the pan. Cook for two minutes, then remove and set aside. Finely chop the parsley. You do not need a tandoor to make Garlic naan at home. A tandoor can provide a smoky flavour; however, you can accomplish similar results with a cast-iron skillet or a regular pan.

How to Serve Garlic Naan?

Think of curries, stews, and spicy foods. There are so many ways to serve garlic naan. You can serve it alongside some grilled lamb chops with Baba Ghanoush. Beef Stew is also another incredible option for this flatbread. Creating a meze platter featuring h ummus, marinated olives, sumac onions, and Baked Chicken with Garlic Yogurt will create a great flavor combination.

How to Store Garlic Naan?

To store naan, place it in an airtight Tupperware container and refrigerate. It will remain good for three to four days. Naan also freezes well; just make sure to let it cool completely before wrapping each piece in parchment paper. You can keep it in the freezer for two to three months. To reheat, defrost the naan and warm it in a skillet with some butter.