Cottage Cheese Garlic Naan (Print)
Pillowy Indian flatbread stuffed with creamy cottage cheese and infused with garlic for a flavorful bite.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
05 - ½ cup warm milk
06 - ¼ cup plain yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
08 - ¼ cup warm water, as needed
→ Filling
09 - 1 cup cottage cheese, crumbled
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
11 - 1 green chili, finely chopped
12 - ¼ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Butter Topping
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
15 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.
02 - Add warm milk, yogurt, and oil to the dry mixture. Mix to form a soft dough, gradually incorporating warm water as needed to achieve proper consistency.
03 - Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Combine cottage cheese, cilantro, green chili, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a smooth ball.
06 - Roll each ball into a 4-inch disc. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center, pinch edges tightly to seal, and gently flatten.
07 - Roll each stuffed ball into a 6-7 inch oval or round, taking care not to rupture the dough or let filling escape.
08 - Heat a cast iron skillet or tawa over medium-high heat until properly hot.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
10 - Place naan on hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear and bottom has brown spots.
11 - Flip naan and brush cooked side with garlic butter. Cook another 1-2 minutes until golden spots form on the second side.
12 - Repeat with remaining naans, stacking them in a clean towel to keep warm. Serve immediately with additional garlic butter if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cottage cheese filling creates this incredible creamy contrast to the crispy, garlicky exterior that makes each bite feel like a special treat
- Unlike restaurant naan that sits under heat lamps, these come fresh off the skillet, warm and fragrant, ready to soak up whatever curry youve made
02 -
- Dont be tempted to roll the naan too thin before filling, or the cheese will break through and make a mess on your skillet
- The butter and garlic topping should go on immediately after flipping while the naan is still hot enough to melt it into every bubbly spot
03 -
- If your cottage cheese is very watery, place it in a sieve for 15 minutes before mixing into the filling
- Acast iron skillet really does give the best results, but any heavy-bottomed pan will work if you dont have one