Garlic Naan
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

Garlic Naan

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups maida (plain flour)
  • • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • • 2 tbsp oil, plus more for brushing
  • • 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • • Salt to taste

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the maida with yogurt, bicarbonate of soda, oil, and salt into a soft dough; rest for 2 hours.

2
Phase 2

Mix the mashed potatoes with onion, amchur, garam masala, and salt.

3
Phase 3

Stuff each dough ball with the potato filling and roll out into a thick flatbread.

4
Phase 4

Cook on a hot tawa or street tandoor until golden blisters appear on both sides.

5
Phase 5

Brush with ghee or butter and serve hot with chole and pickled onions.