Cottage Cheese Garlic Naan (Printable Version)
Soft Indian flatbread stuffed with cottage cheese and aromatic garlic, ideal for pairing with curries or enjoying alone.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix thoroughly to distribute yeast 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 portion 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 shape, taking care to prevent filling from spilling out.
08 - Heat a cast iron skillet or tawa over medium-high heat until properly hot.
09 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro until well combined.
10 - Place a naan on the hot skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
11 - Flip the naan and brush the cooked side with garlic butter mixture. Cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown spots form.
12 - Repeat with remaining naans, stacking them in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Serve hot with additional garlic butter if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The cottage cheese filling creates pockets of creamy richness in every bite
- These freeze beautifully so you can have fresh naan anytime
02 -
- If the filling starts to show while rolling, simply pinch the dough closed again and dust with more flour
- A properly heated skillet is crucial, so test it by sprinkling a few water drops first
03 -
- Use a pastry brush for even butter distribution without tearing the hot naan
- Let the skillet return to full heat between naans for consistent bubbling