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Garlic Cheese Naan

Garlic Cheese Naan

Garlic Cheese Naan is a super soft and chewy flatbread recipe that is cheesy, garlicky, and buttery, making it irresistible.
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, north indian
Servings 8 naan breads
Calories 578 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • floured working surface
  • tava / pan
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Whole milk warm
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
  • 4 tablespoon Sour cream or yogurt
  • 3 tablespoon Butter or Ghee or Brown butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cups All purpose flour or Maida add more or less as needed to form dough

Topping and Filling

  • 2.5 to 3 cups Mozzarella cheese grated
  • 10 to 12 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoon Butter melted
  • 3 tablespoon Cilantro or Coriander leaves chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, add whole milk, sugar and sprinkle yeast. Cover it and keep it undisturbed for about 10 minutes or until the yeast activates.
  • Once the yeast has activated, add sour cream or yogurt, butter, and salt. Introduce flour in increments and mix till a dough is formed. The dough should not be dry.
  • Transfer the dough to a working surface and knead it for at least 5 minutes to form a soft and smooth dough.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and turn so that it is completely coated in oil. Cover it and keep it in a warm place for about 1 hour 30 minutes or until it is doubled in size.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured working surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
  • Roll each portion into 3 to 4 inch diameter rounds. Place 2 to 3 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese at the center. Pull the edges towards the center and seal the dough to form a ball.
  • Repeat it for each portion. Cover this and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile you can heat the tava / pan on a medium flame.
  • In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoon of melted butter and coriander leaves and keep it ready.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll each ball to desired thickness. Now sprinkle the minced garlic on top and using the rolling pin, just press it into the dough.
  • Once the tava is hot, on a medium high flame place the naan and add butter on top of it. Once the bottom is browned, flip it and cook on other side. Each side should take about 1 ½ to 2 minutes to cook, however the cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your naan.
  • Baste it with the butter cilantro mixture and repeat the process for remaining portions.
  • Garlic Cheese Naan is ready. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Naan can be thick or thin. Thicker naan will be fluffier but ensure a good source of heat to avoid uncooking. You can vary the stuffing and toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1naanCalories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cheesy Naan, Garlic Cheese Naan, Homemade Naan, Naan Bread Recipe, Stuffed Naan, Vegetarian Naan
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