4.8 from 39 votes
Cheese-stuffed garlic Naan bread
Soft and pillowy garlic naan stuffed with cheese and chilli flakes is the melty side dish every curry needs. It's pretty fabulous on its own as a snack too!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 10 Naan bread
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 10 g (2¼tsp) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4-5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tsp crushed garlic (optional)
- sesame seeds to serve
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the water, yeast and sugar. Mix to combine then allow to stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt and start mixing with the dough hook.
- Add the yogurt and allow to knead for 5 minutes. The dough needs to be soft and smooth. If it is too sticky, add a little flour and if it is too dry, add a splash of water/milk and mix through.
- Form the dough into a smooth ball then place in an oiled bowl. Cover with cling film and place in a warm spot to rise for 45-60 minutes (or until doubled in size).
- When the dough has risen, remove from the bowl and place on a floured surface.
- Cut into 10 equal pieces and press into a rough circle. Add a few spoonfuls of cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes. Bring all the corners up into the center and pinch together. Gently roll the Naan out until 1cm thick.
- Heat a large skillet or pan over high heat. Add the naan, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. This version won't puff up quite as much as plain Naan because of the cheese filling.
- Mix together the butter and garlic and set aside.
- Remove from the heat and brush with melted butter and sprinkle over sesame seeds.
- Wrap in foil until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
124mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Naan bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.