For: Nitra Garlic Paste

Garlic Naan

  • Vegetarian
  • Indian
  • ⏱ 40 min (+ prove)
  • Serves 4

Soft, pillowy naan brushed generously with Nitra's garlic paste and butter, straight off a hot tawa.

05 · Chutneys & Pastes

Method

  1. 1

    Activate the yeast

    Mix the yeast and sugar into a little warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Knead the dough

    Combine flour, yoghurt, the yeast mixture and salt, adding warm water as needed. Knead 5–6 minutes until smooth.

  3. 3

    Prove

    Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.

  4. 4

    Shape and cook

    Divide into 6 balls, roll into ovals, and cook on a very hot griddle until bubbles form and the base browns, then flip.

  5. 5

    Brush with garlic paste

    While still hot, brush each naan generously with garlic paste.

  6. 6

    Finish

    Top with a final brush of melted butter and serve immediately.

Nitra tip

Brush the garlic paste on while the naan is still hot off the griddle — the residual heat cooks off the paste's raw edge.