Cheese Garlic Naan Stovetop Method

About Cheese Garlic Naan

When it comes to this Cheese Garlic Naan, most of us adults also really turn into kids. And why not? These cheese stuffed naans with hints of garlic are so sumptuous that you can’t really mention about them without having an extreme child-like liking towards it. The same reason for which it is a favorite with the younger generations as well. Now, any dish that has the super delish combination of cheese and garlic has to be a sure shot winner. Isn’t so? The same works for this Cheese Garlic Naan too. You might be stressing about the calorie inducing part of this recipe since it has cheese in it. But I say, what is life without indulging in such decadent dishes, once a while. Thus, this naan recipe is a perfect fit for your cheat days. A leavened flatbread, naans are traditionally tandoor-cooked (that is, in a clay oven). However, this Cheese Garlic Naan is easily roasted on a skillet or tawa on your gas range. A naan bread is a classic food of Persian cuisine. But with its numerous variations, is also popular in India, the Caribbean and other Asian countries. This Cheese Garlic Naan recipe is made sans yeast. You can prepare it for your family, friends and guests at home. The ingredients that go into making this variation are whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, garlic, cheese, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, buttermilk and oil or butter. Naan, be it plain, buttered or stuffed like this Cheesy Garlic Naan is an absolute favorite at home. I do make naan bread occasionally. Like I mentioned earlier, I have used a mix of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour to make these cheese and garlic stuffed flat breads. You can even make these with only whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour. For the cheese part in this Cheese Garlic Naan, you can use cheddar cheese or a mix of cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. In addition to garlic, you can also add some herbs and red chili flakes in the cheese stuffing. Since we all are naan lovers at my place, I have been making many more naan versions all this while. Some of them that you must try are:

Naan – cooked on stovetop and made without yeast Cheese Naan – made without yeast and on the stovetop Butter Naan – soft whole wheat naans on tawa, made with yeast Garlic Naan – made on a skillet and with instant yeast.

This Cheese Garlic Naan can be relished just as it is or with your choice of vegetable curry or North Indian style dals. Some perfect dishes to serve it with it are Dal Tadka, Dal Fry, veg kadai, Paneer Butter Masala, veg kurma, matar paneer and the likes.

How to make Cheese Garlic Naan

Make Dough

1. Take 2 cups whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl or pan.
2. Add 1.5 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons sugar and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Mix the dry ingredients very well with a spoon or whisk.
4. Now, add 3 tablespoons buttermilk or curd.
5. Add ⅔ to ¾ cup water in parts.
6. Mix well and then, add 3 tablespoons oil or butter.
7. Mix and begin to knead the dough.
8. Knead to soft, smooth and pliable dough. You can also opt to knead the dough in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment.
9. Flatten the dough and brush some water or oil all over the dough. Cover the bowl and allow dough to leaven for 2 hours.
10. In a mortar, take 10 to 12 large garlic cloves that have been peeled and rinsed.
11. Crush them to semi-fine or fine paste with a pestle. Set the crushed garlic paste aside.
12. This is the picture of the dough after 2 hours.
13. Make medium sized balls from the dough.

Assemble, Rolling & Stuffing

14. Dust some flour on the dough ball.
15. Roll into a 5 to 6 inches diameter disc.
16. Spread ½ teaspoon of the prepared garlic paste on the round dough disc. For a more garlic taste, you can even add 1 teaspoon garlic paste.
17. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese or a mix of both.  You can even add 1 tablespoon or less, if you prefer. But it will be like a cheese flavored naan and not Cheese Naan.
18. Fold the edges from all around.
19. Bring the edges in the center and join them. Press the joined edges back on the dough.
20. Dust some more flour and roll the stuffed naan.
21. Roll to 7 to 8 inches disc.
22. Brush some water on the side facing you.
23. Sprinkle some white sesame seeds all over and press them with the brush or with your fingers, so that they stick to the naan.

Cook Cheese Garlic Naan

24. Place the naan, with the sesame seeds side down, on a hot flat skillet or griddle or tawa.
25. Roast naan on medium to high heat for about a minute or so. It will begin to puff up.
26. When you see some blisters and the naan puffing up, flip it. Cook the other side again for one to two minutes.
27. Flip when this side is cooked.
28. Flip a couple of times more, for even roasting.
29. For a slightly crisp Cheese Garlic Naan, you can roast it more.
30. Take the naan on a plate and spread some butter on top. This way make all the naans. You can serve them hot or stack them in a roti basket or casserole/hot pot and then serve later.
31. Serve Cheese Garlic Naan hot or warm. You can have it plain or with gravy recipes like Aloo Gobi, veg handi, cottage cheese curry, Matar Paneer or veg kadai.

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Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Cheese Sandwich Recipe (2 Ways) Chilli Cheese Toast Garlic Cheese Bread Cheese Paratha | Cheese Flatbread This Cheese Garlic Naan recipe from the blog archives was first published on March 2017. It has been updated and republished on May 2024.