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🧄🧀 Garlic Cheese Naan Recipe – Soft, Cheesy, and Flavorful

Garlic Cheese Naan – Easy Indian Flatbread Stuffed with Cheese

Make restaurant-style garlic cheese naan at home with this simple recipe! Soft, fluffy, and stuffed with melted cheese and fresh garlic – the perfect side for curries and kebabs.

Introduction

This Garlic Cheese Naan is a delicious Indian flatbread stuffed with gooey cheese and topped with aromatic garlic and butter. Whether served with rich curries or eaten on its own, it’s a hit for dinner, parties, or special occasions. Plus, it's easy to make on a stovetop or in the oven!

🧄 Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup warm milk or water (as needed)

For the filling and topping:

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or mix with cheddar)
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley

🔥 Instructions:

1. Make the dough: Mix flour, baking powder, soda, sugar, and salt. Add yogurt, oil, and warm milk. Knead into a soft dough. Cover and rest for 1–2 hours.
2. Prepare the filling: Mix shredded cheese with a bit of garlic and cilantro (optional).
3. Divide the dough into small balls, flatten each and place 1–2 tbsp cheese filling inside. Seal and roll gently into thick rounds.
4. Brush with water on one side and place onto a hot tawa/skillet (wet side down). Cover and cook 2–3 minutes.
5. Flip and cook the other side until golden spots appear. Optional: cook over direct flame for a tandoor effect.
6. Brush with garlic butter and sprinkle fresh herbs. Serve hot!

🧀 What to Serve With Garlic Cheese Naan:

• Chicken Karahi
• Spicy Keema Curry
• Butter Chicken
• Chana Masala
• Cucumber Raita

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