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Garlic and Coriander Naan Bread

Soft garlic and coriander naan with a rich, slightly chewy texture and buttery finish. Ideal for chicken tikka, lamb boti, paneer skewers or kebab platters.

Garlic and Coriander Naan Bread

Garlic and Coriander Naan Bread

🔥 Medium ⏱ Prep 25 mins | Cook 20 mins 🍽 Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 500g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 250ml whole milk, lukewarm
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Extra flour, for dusting
  • For the Garlic Butter:
  • 60g butter, melted
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
  • Pinch of sea salt

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 330
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbs: 42g

Method

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a jug, whisk the warm milk, sugar, egg and oil.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the flour and mix into a soft dough.
  4. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Cover and rest for 1 hour.
  6. Divide into 8 pieces and roll each into a teardrop or oval shape.
  7. Cook in a very hot dry pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side until puffed and browned.
  8. Brush immediately with garlic coriander butter.

Notes

For a more tandoor-style finish, cook the naan in a very hot cast-iron pan, then flash under a hot grill for extra blistering.