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Garlic Naan with Cilantro

Garlic Naan with Cilantro

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Naan

  • ½ teaspoon dried yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 180 ml warm water ¾ cup*
  • 360 g all-purpose flour 3 cups
  • 4 tablespoons full-fat yoghurt room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Garlic Cilantro Butter

  • 115 g butter 1 stick, melted
  • 3 stems fresh cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves

Instructions

  1. To make the dough, combine the dried yeast and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add the warm water and stir to combine
  3. Mix in ⅓ of the flour and stir until no lumps remain.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough sit for 1 hour in a warm place.
  5. Then add the rest of the flour, yoghurt, butter and salt.

  6. Knead the dough by hand (or use a stand mixer until the dough is smooth. This should take about 4-5 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If the dough is too crumbly, add a bit more water.

  7. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  8. Form the dough into a disc shape and divide into 8 equal parts.
  9. Roll into balls and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let the dough balls rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Roll out the dough into a circular shape on a floured surface.
  11. Use a bit of the melted butter to grease a non-stick pan or cast iron skillet.
  12. Cook the naan about 1 minute on each side.
  13. To make the garlic cilantro butter, chop the cilantro into small pieces and mince the garlic. Add to the melted butter.**
  14. Brush the hot naan with the garlic cilantro butter and serve warm.