🧄 Garlic Naan Recipe – Soft & Fluffy Without Tandoor

📝 Description:

Learn how to make soft, buttery Garlic Naan at home without a tandoor! This recipe uses a regular pan (tawa) and comes out just like a restaurant — perfect with Paneer Butter Masala or Veg Kolhapuri!

🧾 Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

• 1 tsp sugar

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ cup curd (yogurt)

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• Salt to taste

• Warm water (to knead)

• Extra flour (for rolling)

For Topping:

• 4–5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

• Fresh coriander (chopped)

• Butter or ghee (for brushing)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

2. Add curd and oil. Mix.

3. Slowly add warm water and knead into a soft dough.

4. Cover with a cloth and rest for 1–2 hours.

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Step 2: Roll the Naan

1. Divide dough into balls.

2. Dust with flour and roll into oval or round shape.

3. Sprinkle garlic and coriander on top, press gently.

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Step 3: Cook on Tawa (Pan)

1. Heat a tawa (iron or non-stick).

2. Place naan (garlic side up) on hot tawa.

3. Once bubbles appear, flip it and cook both sides until golden brown spots appear.

4. Brush with melted butter or ghee.

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🍽️ Serve With:

• Paneer dishes (Tikka, Butter Masala)

• Veg Kolhapuri

• Dal Makhani