Delicious and easy homemade garlic naan bread, perfect for scooping up your favorite curries and dals. Soft, chewy, and infused with garlic and cilantro.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Add yogurt and warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic topping: melt the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Set aside.
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin oval shape, about 8-10 inches long.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. No oil is needed.
Carefully place one naan onto the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles start to form.
Flip the naan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown spots appear.
Brush the cooked side generously with the garlic-cilantro butter mixture. Flip and brush the other side.
Remove from skillet and serve immediately. Repeat with remaining dough.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nigella seeds to the garlic topping. Store leftover naan in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.