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Quick Indian-Style Naan Without Yeast

Make soft, fluffy Indian-style naan without yeast in just 30 minutes! This quick no-yeast naan is easy to make on a skillet or in the oven—with garlic, cilantro, and a vegan option.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breads, dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Archana Mundhe

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon oil for applying to your hands
  • 8 garlic cloves finely diced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to a bowl and mix them well. Add yogurt, oil and water. Mix with a silicone spatula or a fork until the flour absorbs most of the moisture.
  • Place the dough on a clean countertop, apply oil to your palms, and knead it by hand to form a smooth dough ball. Let it rest for 10 minutes, covered with a kitchen towel.
  • Gently knead the dough one more time to smoothen it out and then divide it into 6 parts. Roll each part into a ball and keep covered with a kitchen towel as you get ready to roll them.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Lightly dust your rolling surface with dry flour and place one dough ball on it. Using a rolling pin, roll it out into an oval shape, roughly 6 to 7 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide. Sprinkle a little chopped garlic and cilantro over the top, then gently press them into the dough with your fingers or the rolling pin so they stick.
  • Carefully lift and place the naan on the preheated pan, cilantro-garlic side up.
  • Cook on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the naan becomes bubbly and the bottom starts to turn lightly golden brown. Flip it over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Brush the naan with butter or oil. Repeat the rolling and cooking steps with the remaining dough balls. If you prefer, you can roll out all the naan in advance and cook them one by one.

Notes

How to Cook Naan in the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Place the rolled-out naan—topping side up—onto the prepared sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the naan begins to puff up and the edges look cooked through. For that classic charred finish, switch the oven to broil and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute more, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
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