Garlic Cottage Cheese Naan
Garlic Cottage Cheese Naan is a delicious and aromatic twist on traditional naan, featuring the rich flavors of garlic and creamy cottage cheese. This soft and fluffy bread is perfect for elevating any meal, whether it’s served alongside your favorite curry or as a standalone snack. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe will have you creating homemade naan that brings warmth and joy to every gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, mix warm water with yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly. Combine both mixtures along with cottage cheese and olive oil.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise covered in a warm place for about an hour.
- Shape the naan: Punch down the risen dough, divide it into portions, roll each into an oval or round shape.
- Cook on heat: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for about 2 minutes on one side until bubbly; flip and cook until golden brown.
- Add garlic topping: Brush with melted ghee or olive oil mixed with minced garlic while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg