Naan is a type of Indian flatbread that can be eaten with any curry. This recipe can be used to make plain naan, garlic naan or any other naan you’d like.
Prepare the dough and roll out 
Naan
Naan is a type of Indian flatbread that can be eaten with any curry. This recipe can be used to make plain naan, garlic naan or any other naan you'd like.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 4 cups warm water (as needed)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced) (for garlic naan)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (for garlic naan)
Instructions
Dough using Bread Machine:
- Combine yeast, sugar and warm water in the bread machine pan. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add warm milk and yogurt to the pan.
- Then, add all purpose flour and salt.
- Set the bread machine to dough cycle.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a lid or damp kitchen towel.
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for 1 hour. The dough should double in size.
Dough made by kneading:
- Combine yeast and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour and salt. Mix well.
- Make a well in the center and add warm milk, yogurt and the yeast and sugar mixture.
- Combine to make a dough. Transfer onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
- Then, transfer the dough to an oiled bowl. Cover with a lid or damp kitchen towel.
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for 1 hour. The dough should double in size.
Making Naan:
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Punch down the dough and make even sized balls.
- Roll each ball out to be ¼ inch thick in any shape you like.
- Heat a tawa or pan. Once hot, place the rolled dough onto the pan. Brush with butter and cook until large bubbles form on the naan.
- Flip the naan and brush with butter again. Cook for 1 minute. See notes to make garlic naan.
- Serve hot with any curry of your choice.
Notes
To make garlic naan: add minced garlic and 2 tbsp butter into a microwaveable bowl. Cover loosely and microwave for 20 seconds. Brush the naan with the mixture and top with cilantro.
- See below for additional varieties or sides that go well with this dish.
2 comments on “Naan”
I tried. Restaurant style Naan came out very well. Kids liked it very much.
Thenu, Good to hear. Glad your family liked it. Thank you.