Homemade Naan Recipe

Here’s how to make homemade naan without yeast. I am sharing with you my tried and tested homemade naan recipe to show you exactly how to make soft, pillowy naan with a lightly charred exterior no yeast required! Perfect for mopping up curries, rolling into wraps, or enjoying as a standalone snack, this easy naan recipe is soft pillowy and chewy. It will become a staple in your kitchen.

In this post, I am also sharing the popular naan variations like garlic naan, butter naan, and even a 2 ingredient naan bread recipe. Some additional tips for a quick naan bread recipe no yoghurt if you prefer. You can save this traditional homemade naan recipe and enjoy it along with your favourite Dal Makhani, Paneer Makhani or Egg curry.

Naan is undoubtedly one of the most popular leavened flatbread made India and some other Asian countries. . Traditional homemade naan bread is baked in a tandoor (clay oven) on charcoal or wood. But now with non-availability of that kind of open space in our home kitchens, I am sharing with you The stovetop version.

1. Why You’ll Love This Easy Homemade Naan Bread Recipe with Yoghurt

• No Yeast Required: Skip the waiting game. Baking powder and baking soda combined with yogurt create a soft and chewy texture.
• Traditional Feel: Even without yeast, this method gives you that traditional naan recipe flavor and look.
• Versatile: Make it garlic naan, butter naan, or keep it plain—so many ways to enjoy!
• Quick & Simple: You can have homemade naan on the table in about 30 minutes.
• Beginner-Friendly: Perfect if you’re new to bread-making—minimal steps and foolproof results

Ingredients For Homemade Naan

• All-Purpose Flour (Maida): 2 cups
• Yogurt (Curd): ½ cup
• Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Baking Soda: ¼ teaspoon
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon (for slight sweetness & browning)
• Salt: To taste
• Oil: 2 tablespoons (plus a little extra if needed)
• Warm Water: A few tablespoons (to bring the dough together)

Optional Garnishes:

• Garlic: Finely chopped for garlic naan
• Coriander Leaves (Cilantro): Chopped for fresh flavor
• Kalonji (Onion Seeds): Adds a nutty, aromatic twist
• Butter or Ghee: To brush on top for butter naan

Tip: If you want an easy homemade naan bread recipe with yoghurt that has fewer ingredients, scroll down for the 2 ingredient naan bread recipe section.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt .
2. Whisk or stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.

Step 2: Add Oil & Yogurt

1. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the flour mixture; mix until it looks slightly crumbly.
2. Add ½ cup plain greek yogurt or curd and begin to knead. Pour in a little warm water if needed, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.

Step 3: Knead the Dough

1. Knead the dough until soft, smooth, and pliable for about 3-4 minutes.
2. While kneading If dough is too sticky, dust with a bit more flour; if it’s too dry, add a splash more water.

Step 4: Rest the Dough (Optional)

• You can use the dough immediately or cover it with a plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes at a warm place. Resting helps the gluten relax and makes rolling easier, but it’s not mandatory for a quick homemade naan bread recipe.

Step 5: Shape & Roll

1. Divide the dough into 6-8 equal portions.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball by stretching it with hands into an oval or circle about ¼-inch thick. You can use rolling pin but still make sure that you do most of rolling job by stretching it with hands.
3. Apply chopped fresh cilantro or parsley on one side

Step 6: Cook on Tawa or Skillet

Lightly brush or sprinkle water on one side of the naan. Apply nigella seeds.

Lightly brush or sprinkle water on one side of the naan.

Heat a heavy-bottomed tawa or hot skillet over medium-high heat.Place the naan water-side down on the hot tawa. Make sure to use only cast iron skillet or Cast iron griddle. Non Stick does not work at all.

Lower the heat slightly and wait until bubbles form on top.

Increase the heat again and flip the tawa so the naan faces the open flame (or use tongs to flip the naan onto direct flame). Cook until you see brown spots and a lightly charred surface.

Remove the naan carefully and brush with butter or ghee if desired. serve Naan with your favorite curry. 

2 Ingredient Naan Bread Recipe

For an ultra-simple 2 ingredient naan bread recipe, use just:

1. All-Purpose Flour
2. Plain Yogurt

How to Make homemade naan with yogurt:

1. Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour with enough plain yogurt to form a soft dough. (Typically around ¾–1 cup of yogurt, depending on consistency.)
2. Knead well, rest for 5-10 minutes, then roll and cook using the same method above.

This version is perfect for those who want an even easier approach or don’t have baking powder/soda on hand.

How to Make Butter Naan & Garlic Naan

Butter Naan

1. Follow the no-yeast dough recipe above.
2. After cooking the naan, immediately brush the top with softened butter or ghee.
3. You can also add a sprinkle of fresh coriander for added color and flavor.

Garlic Naan

Cook as usual and brush with butter or olive oil when done.

Chop or crush fresh garlic (1 tablespoon per naan, depending on how garlicky you like it).

Press the garlic into the rolled-out dough before cooking, or mix finely chopped garlic into the dough itself.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with Curries: Serve your homemade naan alongside rich gravies like Dal Makhani, Paneer Butter Masala, or Chana Masala.
• Wraps & Sandwiches: Use naan as a wrap for grilled veggies, paneer, or chicken.
• Pizza Base: Transform naan into a quick pizza by adding sauce, cheese, and toppings, then baking until melted.

Tips & FAQs

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this naan with curry or any Dal. The most popular curry recipes to serve with naan are paneer kofta, malai kofta. Dal makhani Chana masala, mixed vegetable sabji, aloo gobi, methi paneer , Veg Jhalfrezi etc.

More Such Recipes 

• Masala Paratha
• Flatbread Stuffed With Mashed Potatoes
• Paneer Stuffed Paratha 
• Aloo Kulcha 
• Missa Dal Paratha
• Gobi Paratha

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Homemade Naan Recipe

Rekha Kakkar

Homemade naan recipe without yeast to make soft, chewy traditional naan. This Instant and easy naan recipe takes 30 minutes. Serve this flatbread dal makhani, butter paneer or palak paneer chana masala and ENJOY!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course breads, dinner

Cuisine Indian, north indian

Servings 6

Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

• cast iron griddle or skillet

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups All purpose flour maida
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Oil

For garnish and flavour

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tablespoon kalonji seeds onion seeds
• 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon garlic for garlic naan

Instructions

 

Making Naan Dough

• In a mixing bowl add 2 cups of flour, add salt, powdered sugar, 1teaspoon baking powder, 1/5tsp baking soda and mix them all to combine well so that these are evenly distributed in the flour.
• Next, add 2 tablespoons of oil and mix with the flour mixture to make a dough of crumbly texture. Add yogurt now and kneed the dough with this.
• Add in a couple of tablespoons of warm water to make a soft, smooth and pliable dough. Make sure to add a small amount of water at a time you do not want to end up with the watery or sticky dough.
• The dough should be soft and stretchy. In the end, you can add a bit of oil to bring it all together and ease of making.
• Cover the dough with a moist kitchen towel. Now if you want you can make the dough and immediately make naan with it or rest it for 10 minutes for better gluten formation. Either way, Naan will turn out good. But make sure dough does not dry up so keep it covered with a moist cloth.

Cooking Naan perfectly

• Place naan bread water side down on to the griddle/tawa.
• Reduce the heat to slow and cook naan till bubble starts to appear. Now increase the heat and take the griddle off heat.
• Completely reverse the side of the griddle and cook naan on the open flame. While cooking this way make sure that bread is not directly touching flame initially so that it is fully cooked from inside.
• In the last 20 seconds bring it closer to heat so that space between air pockets is fully cooked as well.
• Now with spatula release it from the griddle and apply plain melted butter to make butter naan or garlic butter to make garlic naan.
• Likewise, you can make all naans like this. You can also make stuffed naan I have shared that recipe of chur naan before I will leave a link in the description.
• Serve this hot crispy outside and soft inside naan with dal makhani chana masala or your favourite gravy for a satisfying restaurant-style meal at home.

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Ready to Make Soft, Chewy Naan at Home?

With this easy naan recipe, you’ve got multiple ways to enjoy a traditional naan recipe—from a quick version that’s done in minutes to a 2 ingredient naan bread recipe that simplifies your ingredient list. Whether you’re craving garlic naan, butter naan, or looking for a quick naan bread recipe no yoghurt, this guide has you covered. Serve it hot and fresh for a restaurant-quality experience right at home.

Did you try this recipe? Let us know how it turned out in the comments below. Don’t forget to explore more bread and curry recipes on My Tasty Curry for all your homemade cooking adventures!

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg

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