Butter Garlic Naan Recipe - Garlic Flavoured Flatbread
Butter Garlic Naan is one of the most popular flatbreads which is served in most of the Indian restaurants. Traditionally baked in a hot Tandoor oven, this soft, smoky, leavened bread can be easily made at home using a hot iron griddle, on the stove top with almost similar result.
Ingredients
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3 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)
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1-1/2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
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1/4 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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whisked
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Salt
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as required
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1/2 teaspoon Sugar
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8 cloves Garlic
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ground
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2 tablespoon Butter (Salted)
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softened
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Lukewarm Water
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as required
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For the topping
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6 cloves Garlic
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finely minced
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2 teaspoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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chopped
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1 teaspoon Mint Leaves (Pudina)
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chopped
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2 tablespoon Butter (Salted)
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melted
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Butter Garlic Naan, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, sugar and yeast and stir to combine
Step 3
Add the curd, butter, garlic paste and mix well
Step 4
Gradually add the lukewarm water and knead it into a soft pliable dough
Step 5
Knead for about 8-10 minutes on a flat, lightly floured surface
Step 6
(Use the hook attachment for kneading, if using a stand mixer)Place the dough in a well oiled bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel
Step 7
Let the dough rest for 2 hours, till it doubles in size
Step 8
Punch down the dough, once doubled and knead for a minute or two
Step 9
Divide the dough into 6-7 equal portions and shape them into a ball
Step 10
Pat or Roll out each ball to a 7-8 inch elongated, tear shape
Step 11
(Keep the other dough balls covered while your roll out one
Step 12
) Sprinkle some chopped garlic over the Naan and press well
Step 13
Turn it over and brush this side with some water
Step 14
Preheat an iron griddle over medium heatPlace the water brushed side on the hot iron griddle
Step 15
Invert the griddle exposing the garlic side directly to the flame, without directly touching the flame
Step 16
Move the griddle slowly so that the Naan cooks evenly
Step 17
In about a minute, the Naan starts browning and you can see a few bubbles
Step 18
Using a pair of tongs, take off the Naan from the griddle and cook the other side directly on the flame
Step 19
Keep moving the naan for even cooking
Step 20
Mix the coriander and mint with the melted butter
Step 21
Brush the Garlic Naan with this herbed butter and serve Butter Garlic Naan with Punjabi Sabut Moong Ki Dal and Dry Methi Malai Matar, along with Beetroot Raita for a satisfying meal