Garlic Naan Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Garlic Naan Tikka

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 3 cups plain flour (maida)
  • • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 3 tbsp ghee, melted
  • • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • • 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm milk and rest 10 minutes until frothy.

2
Phase 2

Mix the flour, yogurt, salt, 1 tbsp ghee, and the yeast mixture into a soft dough; cover and prove 2 hours.

3
Phase 3

Divide into 8 balls and roll each into a teardrop-shaped naan.

4
Phase 4

Brush the surface with ghee and press the minced garlic and coriander leaves into the dough.

5
Phase 5

Slap the naans onto the wall of a hot tandoor and cook until puffed and charred in spots.

6
Phase 6

Brush with more melted ghee and serve hot.