Cottage Cheese Garlic Naan (Printable View)

Pillowy Indian flatbread stuffed with creamy cottage cheese and infused with fresh garlic for rich, satisfying flavors.

# 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 (optional)
12 - ¼ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
15 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well to distribute evenly.
02 - Add warm milk, yogurt, and oil. Mix to form a soft dough, adding warm water gradually 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 - Mix cottage cheese, cilantro, green chili, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal balls. Cover to prevent drying.
06 - Roll each ball into a 4-inch disc. Place 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center, pinch the edges to seal tightly, and gently flatten.
07 - Roll each filled ball into a 6–7 inch oval or round, being careful not to let the filling spill out.
08 - Heat a cast iron skillet or tawa over medium-high heat until hot.
09 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro until combined.
10 - Place a naan on the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles appear and bottom is golden, about 1–2 minutes.
11 - Flip the naan and brush the cooked side with garlic butter. Cook another 1–2 minutes until golden spots appear on the second side.
12 - Repeat with remaining naans, stacking them in a clean towel to keep warm. Serve hot, brushing with extra garlic butter if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese filling keeps the naan incredibly moist and adds a subtle tang that balances the rich garlic butter
  • These freeze beautifully, so you can double the batch and always have homemade bread ready for curry night
02 -
  • Do not be tempted to skip the resting time for the dough, this is what creates those irresistible air pockets inside
  • If your filling starts leaking while rolling, pinch the opening tighter next time and handle the dough more gently
03 -
  • Press down gently on the naan with a clean spatula while cooking for even more bubble formation
  • Make extra garlic butter and brush it on everything from roasted vegetables to grilled chicken

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