Garlic Butter Naan

Name: Garlic Butter Naan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp melted butter mixed with 3 cloves minced garlic and chopped cilantro, for brushing

8 servings20 min prep15 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Garlic Butter Naan

Story updated September 18, 2026

Garlic naan builds on the ancient tandoor-baked flatbread tradition of Persia and South Asia, with garlic and butter toppings becoming especially popular through Indian restaurant cooking, particularly as Punjabi and North Indian cuisine spread internationally.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 cup warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp melted butter mixed with 3 cloves minced garlic and chopped cilantro, for brushing

Instructions

1Stir yeast and sugar into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Whisk in yogurt, then stir in flour and salt to form a soft dough.
3Knead 6-8 minutes, then let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
4Divide into 8 balls, roll into ovals, and cook in a hot dry skillet 1-2 minutes per side.
5Brush generously with garlic butter as they come off the skillet.

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