garlic cottage cheese naan
Garlic cottage cheese naan is a soft, fluffy Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced paneer and infused with aromatic garlic, perfect as a savory side or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp oil, divided
- 1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Butter or ghee for brushing
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over and let it activate for 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yogurt, 1 tbsp oil, and the yeast mixture. Knead into a soft dough, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix paneer, minced garlic, cumin powder, red chili powder, and chopped cilantro.
- Divide the dough into equal balls. Roll each ball into a small circle.
- Place a spoonful of the paneer mixture in the center of the circle, fold the edges over to seal the filling, and gently roll again to flatten slightly.
- Heat a skillet or tawa over medium heat. Cook each naan until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side, brushing with butter or ghee while cooking.
- Repeat for all naans and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, brush the finished naan with garlic butter and serve with mint chutney or raita.