Description
Experience the warm embrace of homemade naan bread, featuring fluffy cottage cheese for a soft, buttery texture that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tbsp oil or melted butter
- Optional: herbs like fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, or garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Gradually add lukewarm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough back in the bowl, cover, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls.
- On a floured surface, roll each ball into a flat, oval shape about ¼ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brush with oil if desired.
- Cook each rolled-out naan for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown and bubbles form, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough and enjoy warm.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor of your naan.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: naan bread, cottage cheese naan, homemade naan, easy naan recipe, Indian cuisine