Description
A high-protein twist on traditional naan made with cottage cheese and garlic, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Water, as needed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to form a shaggy dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into four pieces and roll each into an oval shape, about ¼ inch thick.
- Mix olive oil and minced garlic in a small bowl for the garlic butter.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook each naan for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Brush the cooked naan with garlic butter and serve warm.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, use whole wheat flour. Can be served with dips or as wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, naan, flatbread, garlic, protein, vegetarian