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Crispy Homemade Garlic Naan Recipe with Ghee and Nigella Seeds Made Easy

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This crispy homemade garlic naan recipe delivers restaurant-quality naan with a crispy exterior and soft inside, flavored with ghee and nigella seeds. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain yogurt, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) ghee, melted
  • 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
  • Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast (5-10 minutes): In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F/43°C) with sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit until frothy and bubbly on top.
  2. Mix the dough (5 minutes): In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add yogurt and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms. Add a little extra water if too dry.
  3. Knead the dough (8-10 minutes): Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise (1-1.5 hours): Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
  5. Divide and shape (5 minutes): Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a ball and let rest for 10 minutes under a cloth.
  6. Roll out the naan (about 2 minutes per piece): Lightly flour surface and roll each ball into an oval or teardrop shape about 1/4 inch (6mm) thick.
  7. Prepare garlic ghee brush: Mix minced garlic into melted ghee.
  8. Cook the naan (2-3 minutes per side): Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush one side of naan with garlic ghee and place ghee-side down on skillet. Cook until bubbles form and bottom has golden brown spots, about 2 minutes. Brush top with garlic ghee, flip, and cook another 2-3 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
  9. Finish and garnish: Remove naan from skillet, brush with more garlic ghee, and sprinkle with nigella seeds while warm. Optionally, scatter fresh cilantro on top.
  10. Repeat cooking for remaining naan, adjusting heat as needed.

Notes

Use warm water around 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough well for chewy texture. Cook naan one at a time on a hot cast iron skillet for best crispiness. Brush with ghee before and after cooking for flavor and shine. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking.

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