Easy Homemade Naan Recipe

This homemade naan is soft, pillowy, and slightly charred—ideal for scooping up curries or enjoying on its own. Made from everyday pantry staples—flour, yogurt, yeast, and a touch of sugar and salt—it comes together in under two hours including rises. Minimal kneading keeps it tender, while cooking on a hot skillet delivers the delicious bubbles and golden brown spots typical of restaurant-style naan. Finish with a brush of butter (or ghee) and optional garlic-herb topping for extra flavor. Simple, satisfying, and better than store-bought every time!

Ingredients (makes 6–8 naans)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp baking powder (or ½ tsp instant dry yeast + 1 tsp sugar if preferring yeast-rise)

• ¾ cup plain yogurt (regular or Greek), room temperature

• ¼ cup warm water (add more if needed)

• 2 Tbsp melted butter or ghee, for brushing

Optional toppings: minced garlic, chopped cilantro or parsley

Directions

1. Mix dough: Combine flour, salt, and baking powder (or yeast+sugar). Stir in yogurt and water until dough comes together; adjust water or flour to form a soft, slightly sticky ball.

2. Knead & rest: Turn onto a floured surface and knead gently for ~3–5 minutes until smooth. Place in a bowl, cover, and let rest/rise: ~1 hour for baking powder version; ~1–2 hours if using yeast, until slightly puffed.

3. Shape individual naans: Divide dough into 6–8 equal pieces. Roll into balls; rest covered for 10–15 minutes.

4. Roll out: Roll each ball into an 8″ oval or round, about ¼ inch thick.

5. Cook on skillet: Preheat cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook one naan at a time: about 1–2 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another minute until golden with char spots.

6. Brush and finish: Remove from skillet; immediately brush with melted butter or ghee. For garlic naan, mix butter with minced garlic and chopped herbs, then brush on hot.

7. Serve warm: Stack naans in a towel-lined basket to stay soft. Best served hot, but reheats well steamed or briefly in the oven.
   
   

Nutrition Estimate (per naan, based on 8 pieces)

• Calories: ~175 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~27 g

• Protein: ~5 g

• Fat: ~5 g (without butter brush)

• Sodium: ~200 mg

• Fiber: ~1 g