Garlic Naan - Indian Flatbread
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Garlic Naan - Indian Flatbread
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This most delicious garlicky naan bread is the perfect companion to your homemade lamb biryani or red lentil dal with spinach.
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Ingredients
For the Dough
- 150 ml water (lukewarm)
- 3 g fast-action dried yeast (or 5 g fresh yeast)
- 250 g plain white flour / all purpose flour
- 50 g PLAIN yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder (2 grams)
- 3 teaspoon melted ghee or butter (2 teaspoon and 1 teaspoon separately) (15 grams) (10 grams and 5 grams separately) (plus extra for kneading)
For the Garlic Butter Paste
- 20 g butter (room temperature)
- 1 clove garlic (pressed)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander or parsley to garnish (roughly chopped)
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- Pour the warm water into a large bowl.
- Whisk in the yeast and half of the flour, mix, cover the bowl and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the yogurt and add the rest of the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix with your hands to form a soft and sticky dough.
- Spoon 2 teaspoon of the melted ghee or butter and rub it over the dough. Roughly squeeze the dough a few times, cover the bowl with cling film or a clean damp kitchen cloth and leave it to rise for another 15 minutes.
- Pour another 1 teaspoon melted ghee or butter onto the dough and rub lightly all over. Turn the dough out onto a lightly oiled work surface and knead the dough for 30 seconds. Return it to the bowl, cover, and leave for 15 minutes to rise in a warm place.
- By this time, the dough becomes much smoother. Knead lightly on the oiled surface for a minute and divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, roll them into balls, lightly dust with flour, and leave for 5 minutes before shaping.
Cooking the Naan Bread
- Heat a large heavy-based non-stick pan or a large skillet on medium to high heat.
- Lightly flour the balls and turn them into a teardrop or oval shape (about 3 mm or ⅛“ ) using your fingers or a rolling pin.
- When the pan is really hot, place the dough and cook until golden brown and flip the dough using a tong. Cook for another couple of minutes.
- Put on a plate and brush with garlic and butter mixture. Sprinkle some chopped coriander or parsley on naan bread.
- Keep wrapped in a clean cloth while you roll out and cook the remaining naan bread.
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Notes
- The best type of flour for naan bread is all-purpose flour. Substituting it with other types of flour (such as whole wheat flour) will make the naan breads less soft and denser.
- Getting the consistency of the dough right is the key factor for achieving perfectly soft naan bread. The amount of flour in this recipe should be taken as a guide.
- For your naan bread to get bubbles on top, your skillet should be VERY hot.
- This naan bread doesn't need much kneading but requires a few " knead and let it rise " sessions for a smooth dough.
- Do not make the naan dough too thin. But making it too thick will result in an uncooked doughy center.
- After cooking the naan bread, brush with some garlic butter/ghee for extra flavor and serve them straight from the pan.
- Once you made the dough, you must use it promptly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
530mg
(22%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Naan Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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