Easy Cottage Cheese Naan Bread Recipe

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Make homemade naan bread a regular part of your weeknight meals with this incredibly simple cottage cheese-based recipe that requires no yeast or complicated steps. The addition of cottage cheese creates a perfectly soft and pillowy texture while adding protein and a subtle richness to this Indian flatbread favorite. Growing up, my mother would always have a batch of these ready for Friday night curry dinners, and now I carry on the tradition with my own family. Whether you’re serving it alongside spicy curries, using it for quick weeknight pizzas, or simply enjoying it warm from the skillet with a brush of garlic butter, this 30-minute naan recipe will become your go-to bread choice.


Ingredient List

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 tsp sodium bicarbonate
  • 3/4 tsp double-acting baking powder
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • salt as needed
  • butter as needed

Preparation Time 30-60 minutes
Cooking Time 10-15 minutes
Total Time 40-75 minutes
Level of Difficulty Medium

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Collect ingredients: all-purpose flour, paneer, onion, coriander, butter, baking soda, baking powder, milk, yogurt, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add yogurt and milk, mix into dough, and knead 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Cover dough with damp cloth and rest for 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare filling by mixing crumbled paneer, finely chopped onion, coriander, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Divide rested dough into equal portions and form balls.
  6. Flatten each ball, add paneer filling in center, fold edges to seal, and gently flatten again.
  7. Roll each stuffed ball into naan shape, keeping thickness sufficient to prevent filling spillage.
  8. Heat skillet or tandoor over medium heat.
  9. Cook naan 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear.
  10. Brush with melted butter.
  11. Serve hot as a main dish or side. Pairs well with Indian cuisine.

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