Description
Mouthwatering cheese-stuffed garlic naan invites culinary adventurers into an Indian bread paradise of melted goodness. Crisp exterior and pillowy interior promise a delectable journey you’ll savor with each warm, cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheese (mozzarella or a blend)
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted butter
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh coriander (optional)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing with warm water and sugar, allowing it to become frothy and bubbly for approximately 5 minutes.
- Create soft dough by incorporating flour, yogurt, olive oil, and salt into the activated yeast mixture, kneading thoroughly until achieving a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Allow dough to rest and expand in a covered container for 60 minutes at room temperature, enabling gluten development and volume increase.
- Portion dough into uniform spherical segments, gently flattening each piece into a circular shape.
- Place a generous cheese portion at the center of each flattened dough circle, carefully folding and sealing edges to encase the filling completely.
- Reshape sealed dough into thin, round discs ensuring cheese remains evenly distributed inside.
- Preheat skillet to medium temperature, preparing a dry cooking surface without additional oil.
- Cook each naan for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when golden brown patches emerge, creating crispy exterior and soft interior.
- Remove from heat once both sides display appealing caramelized spots and cheese feels melted inside.
- Transfer finished naan to a serving plate, optionally brushing with melted garlic-infused butter for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Yeast Activation: Ensure water temperature is between 110-115°F to perfectly activate yeast without killing it.
- Dough Hydration: Add a splash more yogurt if dough feels dry for extra softness and tenderness.
- Cheese Selection: Use mozzarella or a blend of cheeses that melt smoothly for gooey, stretchy filling.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap wheat flour with a gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg