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Soft & Fluffy Naan
5 from 3 votes

Soft & Fluffy Naan

This easy recipe for soft and fluffy naan is the perfect vessel for curries and stews, or enjoyed on its own. 

Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 125 ml milk warm, whole
  • 5 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 350 g all-purpose flour
  • 125 ml Greek yogurt thick
  • 15 ml ghee or melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Garnish:
  • 15 ml ghee or melted butter
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

Make the dough:
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  1. In a small bowl, combine the warmed milk, sugar and active dry yeast. Give it a stir and set aside until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a stand mixer bowl, add all-purpose flour, Greek yogurt, ghee (or melted butter), salt and activated yeast mixture.
  3. Knead for about 10 minutes on low-medium speed until the dough comes together and is shiny and smooth.
  4. If the dough is too sticky, add about 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and continue kneading, until slightly tacky. Conversely, if the dough is too dry, add in 1 teaspoon of water and continue kneading.
  5. Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm location to double in size.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 6 to 8 pieces, depending on how large you like them.
  7. Use a rolling pin to flatten to about about ⅛" inch thickness into a tear-drop shape or oval shape, and set onto a large piece of parchment paper.
  8. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Cook the naan:
  1. Heat up a dry frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the shaped dough onto the skillet/fry pan and cover with a lid. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until puffy and use a pair of tongs to flip and cook for another minute, until golden brown.
  3. Remove naan and brush the top of the naan with melted butter or ghee using a pastry brush.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
  5. Cover naan with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.002g (0%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 213mg (9%) Potassium 125mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.002mg (0%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.002mg 0%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.