Description
This easy Garlic Naan recipe delivers pillowy-soft, buttery flatbreads infused with fresh garlic and cooked to golden, charred perfection on a skillet. A simple, no-yeast naan that’s perfect with Indian curries, soups, or as a savory wrap. Learn how to make restaurant-style garlic naan at home with pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup warm water or milk
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
2. Add yogurt and warm water (or milk). Mix to form a rough dough.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover with a damp towel and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
5. Divide dough into 6–8 equal balls. Roll each into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
7. Cook each naan 1–2 minutes per side until bubbles form and golden spots appear.
8. Brush warm naan with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with cilantro if using.
9. Serve immediately while soft and warm.
Notes
Resting the dough is essential for soft, puffy naan—don’t skip it!
A very hot skillet gives that perfect char and signature bubbles.
Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor in your butter topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg