GARLIC NAAN

A  staple in most West, Central and South East Asian countries . Naan has also become popular in other parts of the world  especially in Arab states, Europe and North America. This  leavened flat bread  is cooked in tandoor by most North Indian restaurant around the globe.

Since tandoor is unavailable in most homes, the best alternative is  to bake them  in an  ordinary oven or stove top.  Naan comes in different flavors, by varying the toppings.

The recipe below uses only 3 cloves of garlic but you can add more if desired and  I have  cooked  this Garlic Naan  over the stove top without any topping.  If  topped with  one of the following, cilantro, sesame seeds, nigella seeds, chopped onion or minced garlic, it certainly  improve. the flavor. Below are a few tips for perfect naan:

1. Roll out each naan about 1/4 in thick and not very thick. It will expand during cooking.

2. Cook each naan on preheated cast iron skillet or heavy bottom  pan  using medium heat.

3. Rotating the naan using your hand or with the help of folded dish towel ensuring even cooking.

4. Flip the naan more than once to obtain nice golden color.

Chewy, tender and absolutely delicious paired with spicy gravy.  My son gulped all 4 pieces at one sitting!

GARLIC NAAN
Yield    :    4 Naan

2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup warm milk
2 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoon yogurt
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp instant yeast
3 cloves garlic minced or to taste
butter/ghee for brushing

METHOD

Place flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a mixing bowl.

Gradually add the milk and yogurt, mix to form into a soft dough.

On  floured board, knead by hand until smooth for 10 minutes.

Transfer into greased and covered bowl, let rise until double for 1-1/5 hours.

Punch  the dough down, mix in the  minced garlic, knead  dough for 2-3 minutes,  divide into 4 equal balls.

Dust your board lightly with flour, roll out each ball into round or teardrop shape about 1/4 in thick..

Using medium heat, place a naan on heated  cast iron skillet,  constantly rotating the naan  with your hand or with cleaned dish towel until it puffs up, flip and cook the other side.  Flip once more, cook until you have browning on both sides.  Remove and brush with ghee/butter (optional).

Serve hot Garlic Naan with your favorite gravy.

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