Rotis, Naans & Pooris
Garlic Cheese Naan
Soft, pillowy naan stuffed with melted cheese, pan-cooked in ghee, and brushed with garlic butter. An easy homemade upgrade to the classic Indian flatbread.
By Sai Balaji·PREP 15 MINUTES·COOK 15 MINUTES·SERVES 4
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Ingredients
- all-purpose flour2 cups
- salt1 tbsp
- sugar1 tsp
- melted butter3 tbsp
- dahi (yogurt)¼ cup
- instant yeast1 packet
- warm water¼ cup
- Oil, for coating the dough
- Cheese, for filling
- Ghee, for cooking
- melted butter, for brushing2 tbsp
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- fresh coriander, chopped1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1Make the dough: Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 3 tbsp melted butter, and ¼ cup dahi to a bowl. Mix until combined.
- 2Activate the yeast: Mix 1 packet of instant yeast with ¼ cup warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- 3Knead the dough: Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a soft dough forms. Add a small amount of oil and coat the dough ball.
- 4Rest the dough: Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for at least 2 hours, allowing it to rise.
- 5Shape the dough: Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- 6Roll out the naan: Roll each dough ball into a moderately thick circle.
- 7Add the cheese: Place cheese in the center of each circle. Fold the edges over the cheese and seal completely, forming a smooth stuffed dough ball.
- 8Roll again: Gently roll each stuffed ball out as thin as possible, being careful not to break the dough or expose the filling.
- 9Cook the naan: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook each naan with ghee until evenly browned on both sides.
- 10Make the garlic butter: Mix 2 tbsp melted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander.
- 11Finish: Brush the hot naan generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- 12Serve: Serve hot alongside your favorite curry or on its own.