Chef Rinath Yansman Shares Recipe for Indian Garlic Naan Bread Perfect for Freezing

Rinath Yansman, a skilled cook, presents a recipe for Indian garlic naan, a versatile flatbread that can be served with salads, skewers, cheeses, and fresh vegetables. The bread is flavored with garlic and cilantro, giving it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of distant lands. It can be prepared in advance and frozen, then reheated quickly in a microwave or oven.

The recipe yields eight large naan breads and requires bread flour, pizza flour (or all-purpose flour), salt, sugar, dry yeast, lukewarm water, and olive oil. The garlic and cilantro topping includes crushed garlic, finely chopped cilantro leaves, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

The preparation involves activating the yeast with sugar and water, mixing the flours and salt, kneading the dough with olive oil, and allowing it to rise until nearly doubled in size. The dough is then divided into eight balls, rested, rolled out to a 26 cm diameter, and cooked on a hot pan. The top side is brushed with the garlic-cilantro oil before flipping to cook the other side until golden bubbles form. The naan breads are stacked and covered with a towel to maintain softness.

This recipe was first published on August 12, 2026, and offers a simple way to enjoy authentic Indian naan at home, with the convenience of freezing for later use.