Garlic Naan
Garlic Naan
Ingredients
For the Garlic Oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
For Frying and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed for frying
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk briefly to ensure the dry ingredients are well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Using a sturdy spoon or spatula, mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth, soft, and pliable. It should no longer be sticky.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Divide the dough into approximately 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a small bowl, prepare the garlic oil by combining 1/4 cup of olive oil with the minced garlic clove. Stir well and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan, ensuring it coats the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Take one dough ball and, on a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll it out into an oval or round shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully place the rolled-out naan bread into the hot pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bottom is lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Flip the naan bread and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes, until it develops browned spots and is cooked through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Remove the cooked naan from the pan and immediately brush generously with the prepared garlic oil. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the garlic oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining dough balls, adding more olive oil to the pan as needed for frying each piece. Serve the naan fresh and hot.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Naan
For the Garlic Oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
For Frying and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed for frying
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk briefly to ensure the dry ingredients are well mixed.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Using a sturdy spoon or spatula, mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth, soft, and pliable. It should no longer be sticky.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Divide the dough into approximately 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a small bowl, prepare the garlic oil by combining 1/4 cup of olive oil with the minced garlic clove. Stir well and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan, ensuring it coats the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Take one dough ball and, on a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll it out into an oval or round shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully place the rolled-out naan bread into the hot pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bottom is lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Flip the naan bread and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes, until it develops browned spots and is cooked through.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Remove the cooked naan from the pan and immediately brush generously with the prepared garlic oil. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the garlic oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining dough balls, adding more olive oil to the pan as needed for frying each piece. Serve the naan fresh and hot.
⏱️ 10 min