Vegan Garlic Cheesy Naan

This loaded Vegan Garlic Cheesy Naan is the plant-based magic that lets you experience the deliciousness of traditional indian garlic & cheesy naans with pure plant-based ingredients. These naans feature grated garlic, vegan cheese, yeast, baking powder, yogurt, salt, sugar, & water to have a fluffy dough. After cooking this delicious naan, immediately coat it with vegan butter & garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. This Vegan Garlic Cheesy Naan is so yummy that you can even enjoy it alone or pair it with any royal & creamy gravy to win the gathering.

NUMERICAL REVIEW:

• Diet: Vegan
• Course: Bread/side dish
• Cuisine: Indian
• Fifteen minutes for preparation
• Fifteen(15) mins for cooking
• Working time will be thirty mins in total
• Size/serving: One naan bread
• Yield in total: 6 naans
• Mode of cooking: Oven/stovetop
• Level of difficulty: Easy to normal

TOOLS:

• A whisk
• Spoons & cups to measure
• Grater(for vegan cheese & garlic)
• Bowls for mixing
• Pastry brush
• Pan(non-stick)/skillet(cast iron)
• A pin for rolling

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4th cup of warm water
• Vegan butter(to brush), one tbsp.
• Two cups of flour(all-purpose)
• Cilantro(chopped), two tbsp.
• 1 tsp. of sugar
• Vegan cheese shreds in mozzarella-style, three-fourths cup
• 1 tsp. of yeast(instant)
• Garlic, ~four finely grated cloves
• 1/4th cup of coconut yogurt/vegan(plain) yogurt
• Baking powder, half a tsp.
• 2 tbsp. of oil of olives/coconut(melted)
• Salt, three-fourths tsp.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Include the yeast, warm water, & sugar in a little bowl.
2. Mix well, cover, & leave it till the foam rises.
3. Meanwhile, combine the flour, salt, & powder of baking in a bowl(big).
4. Then start adding the liquids like oil of olives, vegan yogurt & yeast mixture.
5. Combine well with gentle hands till the dough forms.
6. Then knead it for ~seven mins to smooth it out.
7. After that, cover it well & keep it in a warm place for ~an hour or till it doubles in size.
8. As the dough rises, punch it to release the excess air & knead again for a minute.
9. Create six equal sections out of the whole dough & make rounds of each portion.
10. Give each ball the round naan shape with the help of a rolling pin.
11. Then sprinkle the mix of vegan cheese & grated garlic on the naan.
12. Press the toppings with gentle hands to adhere.
13. Heat the skillet over a normal full flame.
14. Place the naan with toppings side up on the heated skillet.
15. Give two minutes to the plain side & then flip the naan.
16. Cook the other side also for a couple of minutes.
17. Take the naan off the griddle once it is cooked on all sides.
18. Apply the vegan butter immediately on hot naans.
19. Add cut and freshly picked cilantro as a garnish.
20. Similarly, repeat the process to make all six Vegan Garlic Cheese Naan.

TIPS:

• You may go for the mixing of fresh parsley/mint in the dough for a flavor twist.
• You can even bake it, but you must use the sheet of parchment; otherwise, your naan will stick to the baking dish/tray.
• Give the proper time to the naan for rising to have a fluffy & airy naan.
• It will be best when you serve it warm.
• If you want the crispy naan, then roll it thin; otherwise, roll it thick to have a soft, gooey naan.

HOW TO PRESERVE(LEFTOVERS):

CHILLING:

• Save the naan(leftover) when it cools down to the surrounding temperature in a box with a lid(sealed). Refrigerate for ~four days. Consume it in the given time. Cover the naan in a damp towel while reheating it.

FREEZING:

• Pack each naan individually in the paper of parchment & keep them all in the bag(freezer-safe and zip-lock). Freeze the naans for ~sixty days. Defrost & reheat on a hot skillet till warmed up throughout.

FAQs:

Is it possible to bake the naans as well?

• Yes! Warm the oven(empty) at 230 °C & bake the naan in a baking dish(parchment-lined) for ~eight mins or till you observe the light golden top. Apply a layer of garlic butter using the brush as soon as you dish the naan out.

What happens if I go for the gluten-free naan?

• You may use the gluten-free flour along with xanthan gum to make the gluten-free naan. These naans will be fragile to handle.

May I go spicy with these naans?

• The authentic version of these naans is not spicy. If you prefer the spicy version, go for the addition of green chillies/red flakes of chilli.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Size/serve: One naan
Calories: ~210 kcal
Carbs in total: Twenty-six grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: twenty-four grams
Fats: 8 g
Sugar: One gram
Proteins: 4 g
Sodium: 240 milligrams