Cilantro & Garlic Naan
Soft, chewy homemade cilantro and garlic naan made with yogurt and honey for incredible flavor and texture. This easy naan recipe bakes up golden and fluffy without a tandoor and pairs perfectly with curries, soups, and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 MIS
- Rise Time: 1-2 HOURS
- Cook Time: 10 MINS
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 3 Naan 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: BAKING
- Cuisine: Indian Inspired
Ingredients
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2½ cups white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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1 garlic clove, very finely minced
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1 tablespoon honey
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¾ cup lukewarm water
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4 tablespoons plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing
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1 teaspoon black onion seeds (nigella seeds)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and ground coriander. Stir in the garlic and yeast.
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Make a well in the center and add the honey, lukewarm water, yogurt, and oil. Stir until a soft dough forms.
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Knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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Lightly oil a bowl, add the dough, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 475°F (240°C). Place baking sheets in the oven to heat and preheat the broiler.
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Punch down the dough and divide into 3 pieces. Shape into balls and cover while working.
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Roll each piece into a teardrop or oval shape about ⅜-inch thick.
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Place naan on hot baking sheets, sprinkle with onion seeds and cilantro, and bake for 5 minutes until puffed.
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Transfer to the broiler, brush lightly with oil, and broil for 2–3 minutes until blistered and lightly charred.
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Serve warm.
Notes
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Bread flour creates a chewier, more authentic naan texture
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Preheating the baking sheets helps mimic a tandoor-style bake
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Watch closely under the broiler to prevent burning
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/easy-cilantro-garlic-naan/