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2-Ingredient Garlic Naan
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2-Ingredient Garlic Naan
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2-Ingredient Garlic Naan

This recipe offers a remarkably simple and quick way to make delicious garlic naan using just two main ingredients for the dough: self-rising flour and white cheese. The flatbreads are cooked in a pan until golden and then brushed with a fragrant garlic and herb infused olive oil, making them a perfect side dish or a light meal. You can also brush them with olive oil and za'atar for a different flavor profile.
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#Flatbread
#Garlic Bread
#Easy Recipe
#Vegetarian
#Quick Dinner
#Indian Inspired
#2 Ingredients
Mixing the dough
Mixing the dough

Recipe Information

30m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Indian
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
260
Calories
9g
Protein
22g
Carbs
16g
Fat
Naan cooking in a pan
Naan cooking in a pan

Ingredients

  • Self-rising flour

    1 cups
  • White cheese 5%
    (Approximately 250g)

    1 tub
  • Garlic cloves
    (Peeled and crushed)

    10 cloves
  • Olive oil

    1 cup
  • Thyme leaves
    (Optional)

    a few leaves
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
  • Parsley or Chives
    (Finely chopped)

    generous handful chopped
Servings: 6
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Brushing hot naan with garlic oil
Brushing hot naan with garlic oil

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, mix together the self-rising flour and white cheese until a shaggy dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
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    In a large bowl, mix together the self-rising flour and white cheese until a shaggy dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
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    Avoid over-kneading; just mix until combined.
  • 2

    Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate.
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    Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate.
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    Resting helps the gluten relax, making the dough easier to roll.
  • 3

    Prepare the garlic oil: Crush the peeled garlic cloves. In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, crushed garlic, optional thyme leaves, and salt. Cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
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    Prepare the garlic oil: Crush the peeled garlic cloves. In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, crushed garlic, optional thyme leaves, and salt. Cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
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    Be careful not to burn the garlic; keep the heat low.
  • 4

    Finely chop the fresh parsley or chives. This will be used for garnishing later.
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    Finely chop the fresh parsley or chives. This will be used for garnishing later.
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    Fresh herbs add a vibrant flavor and color.
  • 5

    Divide the rested dough into 6 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a thin, round or oval flatbread, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
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    Divide the rested dough into 6 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a thin, round or oval flatbread, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
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    Keep the dough thin for a classic naan texture.
  • 6

    Heat a large non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each flatbread for 1-2 minutes per side, until it puffs up and golden-brown spots appear. Cook in batches if necessary.
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    Heat a large non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each flatbread for 1-2 minutes per side, until it puffs up and golden-brown spots appear. Cook in batches if necessary.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook one or two at a time.
  • 7

    As each naan is cooked, transfer it to a plate and immediately brush generously with the prepared garlic oil. Sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley or chives. Serve warm.
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    As each naan is cooked, transfer it to a plate and immediately brush generously with the prepared garlic oil. Sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley or chives. Serve warm.
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    Brushing while hot helps the naan absorb the garlic oil's flavor.
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