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5 Easy Fast Naan Recipe Tricks For Busy Nights


  • Author: Lily Jason
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 naan
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fast naan recipe ready in 30 minutes for soft, fluffy skillet bread. Perfect with weeknight curries, no yeast, simple ingredients, and a make-ahead option.


Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon fine salt

1 cup plain yogurt

3–4 tablespoons milk or water, as needed

2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil

2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee (optional)

1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)


Instructions

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir yogurt, milk, and oil together, then add to the dry ingredients and mix into a soft dough ball.

2. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10–15 minutes while you preheat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Divide the dough into 4–6 pieces and roll each into an oval or teardrop about 0.5 cm thick on a lightly floured surface.

4. Cook each naan in the hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side, until bubbles form and deep golden-brown spots appear.

5. Brush hot naan with melted butter or ghee, add garlic and cilantro if using, and serve warm.

Notes

Swap yogurt with milk plus a little lemon juice if needed.

Store cooked naan in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, or freeze for 2–3 months and reheat in a hot skillet.

Keep the dough slightly soft and avoid adding too much extra flour so the naan stays tender and fluffy.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 naan
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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