Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (2024)

Jump to Recipe

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread - a basic dough using just a couple of ingredients to make the most delicious healthier buttery naan breads to accompany a variety of dishes for your Indian Fakeaway night.

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (1)

Garlic Naan Bread

Whenever I make curry I always crave garlic naan bread. I think it's that combination of that buttery bread flavour to dip into your curry to mop up all that delicious sauce. Heavenly!!

A traditional garlic naan bread however can cost you a whole load of calories - around 300 to be exact, some even more than that depending on the size.

Greek Yoghurt Dough

If you have been healthy eating for a while and watching the calories, you have probably come across the popular Greek Yoghurt Dough. It generally uses equal volumes of self raising flour and yoghurt in cup measurements. I use plain flour in my recipe.

Also, if you don't measure accurately the dough just isn't the right consistency, because when it comes to baking especially bread, cakes etc those measurements need to be precise. So through trial and error of testing out my naan bread - these measurements are what I found to yield the best result.

I am not sure who the originally creator was of the yoghurt dough to credit (if anyone reads this and knows, please do let me know). I did try to find who it was, but if you google Greek Yoghurt dough you will get pages and pages of different recipes using the method. My version is of course an adaption on the original dough.

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (2)

Ingredients for Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread.

In this recipe I use just some basic ingredients, which are

  • Plain Flour (all purpose flour)
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Greek Yoghurt
  • Garlic
  • Cilantro
  • and lastly a little butter as well as spray oil.
Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (3)
Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (4)
Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (5)
Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (6)
Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (7)
Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (8)

Can I skip the butter?

I use a small amount of butter to brush the naans with the garlic and cilantro, it's not a huge amount of calories and you really don't get the same result/taste using just spray oil. (I tested both ways) and the butter definitely was the most popular in all who sampled.

I am a big believer in using a little bit of real ingredients, because this is a lifestyle changed and everything is fine in moderation.

However if you really want skip the butter than use spray oil. Just remember what I mentioned above.

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (9)

Plain Naan Bread

Of course if you want plain naan bread, then you can skip the butter, garlic and cilantro all together.

But who doesn't love Garlic Naan Bread? Okay I know there will be some lol.

Do I have to use Greek Yoghurt?

Wondering if you can use regular yoghurt? the short answer is no. You need the thickness of Greek Yoghurt for the dough, regular plain yoghurt is too runny and won't yield the same result.

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (10)

Can I use oats instead of flour?

I know this will be a commonly asked question if you are following Slimming Eats because oats a healthy extra b choice.

But unfortunately oats will not work in this recipe. Not unless you are making them as per my Ultimate Oat Pizza Crust recipe.

This is because you need the gluten in flour to be able to knead everything together and roll out into the naan breads. Oat dough is very sticky and wet.

Recipes to Pair with Garlic Naan Bread

Wondering what recipe to make serve with these Garlic Naan Breads? Well we have you covered on Slimming Eats with our amazing Indian Fakeaway Section.

So many delicious curry recipes like:

  • Tarka Dhal
  • Lamb Rogan Josh
  • Chana Masala
  • Butter Chicken
  • Chicken Dupiaza
  • Matar Paneer
  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Keema Curry
  • Beef Dhansak

or head on over to theFULL RECIPE INDEXwhere you will find over 900 delicious Slimming Eats and Weight Watchers friendly recipes all fully searchable by meal type, ingredients, value and smart points etc

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (11)

More than just Naan Breads

Don't just use for naan bread, with the butter/garlic these are also perfect for pizza bases, flatbreads for kebabs/kofa etc or for dipping in soup or spreading with your favourite spreads fillings for wraps/sandwiches

LET’S CONNECT!!


Come and follow me on:
FACEBOOK|INSTAGRAM|PINTEREST
TWITTERandYOUTUBE

You can alsosubscribeto Slimming Eats so that you never miss any new updates.

Need some extra Support? Come and check out myFacebook Group

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a Comment, Rate It and Tag us in your Photos@SLIMMINGEATSonINSTAGRAM

Recipe Card

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (12)

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread

Yield: makes 6 naan breads

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread - a basic dough using just a couple of ingredients to make the most delicious healthier buttery naan breads to accompany a variety of dishes for your Indian Fakeaway night.

Ingredients

  • 150g (5.3oz) of plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • pinch of fine sea salt
  • 180g (6.4oz) of Fat Free Plain Greek Yoghurt (not Greek Style) - *see notes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon of butter
  • 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
  • sea salt
  • cooking oil spray

Instructions

  1. Reserve a small amount of flour for dusting (about ¾ of a tablespoon) Combine the rest of the flour, baking powder and pinch of sea salt in a bowl
  2. Add the Greek Yoghurt (make sure you only add the thick yoghurt part, none of the natural liquid that sits on top) and 1 of the minced garlic cloves and mix with a silicone spatula until all ingredients combined and the sides of the bowl are clear (don't use hands for this part or the dough will stick to your hands). Once you have one big ball of dough, you can knead all together with hands before proceeding to the next steps.
  3. Divide the dough into 6 equal sized balls.
  4. Dust one ball of the dough with a little reserved flour - place in between wax paper or parchment paper. Then place a board or heavy saucepan on top and flatten down as much as you can into a flat circle.
  5. Then dust again and use a rolling pin to roll to naan bread shapes (Approx 5x7inches), transfer to a plate.
  6. Repeat with remaining balls of dough.
  7. Once all the naan breads are shaped. Heat a large frying pan (I like to use my cast iron pan for these, as you get the best result) over a medium high heat and spray with cooking oil spray.
  8. When the pan is hot, add the naan bread (you can cook 2 to 3 at a time depending on the size of your pan), cook each side for approx 3 minutes, until browned/golden areas like a traditional naan bread. Watch they don't burn by just lifting to check, you may need to lower your heat slightly.
  9. Once cooked melt the butter add the remaining minced garlic clove and finely chopped cilantro and brush this over the naan breads. I also like to add a pinch of sea salt to each one.
  10. Enjoy!!!

Notes

Please see below for full nutritional info and additional details about recipe:

  • Calories - scroll down to nutritional info box
  • WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs - due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.

If you wish to share this recipe, then please do so by using the share buttons provided at top of this post.

DO NOT COPY AND/OR PASTE FULL RECIPES OR SCREENSHOTS OF ANY CONTENT FROM SLIMMING EATS TO ANY SOCIAL MEDIA OR WEBSITE, IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

ALL IMAGES AND CONTENT ON SLIMMING EATS ARE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

Nutritional information etc are an estimate and are to be used for informational purposes only. Ingredients can vary in values from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. It is always advised that you calculate values yourself by the ingredients you use and the tools provided to you as a member of the programme you are following.

It is the responsibility of the Reader to assure the products or ingredients they use in any recipes from Slimming Eats are allergen-free (gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free and/or dairy-free, for example). Slimming Eats assumes no liability for inaccuracies or misstatement about products, opinions or comments on this site.

Check Legal section, for Full Disclaimer, Disclosure and Privacy Policy.

Nutrition Information

Yield 6Serving Size 1 Garlic Naan Bread
Amount Per ServingCalories 113Total Fat 1.3gSaturated Fat 0.7gCholesterol 2.6mgSodium 254mgCarbohydrates 20.1gFiber 0.6gSugar 1.1gProtein 5.6g

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram and tag me @slimmingeats

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (18)

Are you Looking for Slimming World Syns or Weight Watchers (WW) Points?

We are removing all Slimming World syn values from the website, you can read more about that here.

To ensure precise calculations, we recommend utilizing the official tools provided with your membership to specific plans, as they may undergo regular updates. Values can vary between different brands, so it's essential to calculate recipes using these tools to guarantee accuracy in any recipe you prepare.

Disclosure:

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.” Check Legal section, for Full Disclaimer, Disclosure and Privacy Policy.

Garlic Greek Yoghurt Naan Bread | Slimming Eats Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt in naan? ›

You can use a 2% or fat-free Greek yogurt, your bread may just not be as pillowy soft. Olive oil. Canola or avocado oil can be used in place of olive oil. Baking powder.

How many calories are in Greek yoghurt naan bread? ›

250g self raising flour 250g Greek yoghurt Pinch of salt. Two Ingredient Naan (makes 4 naans) and at just 240 Calories each 🥟💫🥟💫✨ This is surprisingly easy to make and results in soft, fluffy naans that are heavenly with curries, dahls or by themselves!

What is the healthiest naan bread? ›

Opt for whole wheat naan if you're looking to maximize your health benefits, and try to serve it alongside other nutritious foods.

Why is my naan bread not fluffy? ›

Naan doesn't get bubbles – Pan not hot enough, dough not moist enough or improper leavening. Naan turns hard – Toasting for too long, not enough moisture in the dough, toasting on low heat or not kneading the dough enough.

Why do you put yogurt in naan bread? ›

Plain yogurt gives the dough a pillowy, stretchy crumb, and cooking it over high heat gives naan bread its signature glossy, blistered surface, which is finished by brushing with ghee or butter.

Can I use vanilla Greek yogurt instead of plain? ›

Flavored yogurts such as lemon or vanilla can be substituted for plain in recipes where the flavors won't clash.

Is naan bread healthier than white bread? ›

Naan bread is as healthy or unhealthy as other types of bread. This depends on your philosophy on flour. Bread has been feeding people for millennia and offers carbohydrates, protein and some vitamins. Whole grain breads are better than white bread as they offer higher vitamin levels and fibre.

What do you eat with naan bread? ›

One of the most popular Indian delicacies that we know of; curries are creamy with the right amount of spicy, curries pair perfectly with warm, fluffy naan. Naan bread also serves as the perfect companion to soups and stews, absorbing their rich flavors and adding a delightful textural contrast.

Why is naan bread so high in calories? ›

Naan has very similar ingredients to many other types of bread. Flour, yeast, salt, egg, sugar, and sometimes yogurt. (Yes, I know that there are many regional variations.) So they have similar calories, about 300 per naan.

Can we eat naan everyday? ›

Naan bread can be part of a healthy diet, especially if you choose whole grain varieties. Naan bread contains vitamins and minerals like niacin, fiber, and iron, as well as fiber. It also is a good source of carbohydrates, which provide energy.

Is it OK to eat naan everyday? ›

Despite its high calorie content, naan bread can be a good source of carbohydrates, which are essential for providing energy to the body. However, it is important to consume naan bread in moderation, as excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and other health problems.

What is more fattening naan or rice? ›

naan is calorically dense due to the refined flour. 100 grams of naan contains 310 calories, compared to 100 grams of steamed brown rice, which contains 125 calories. naan contains no fiber compared to the rice, which leads to an imbalance of gut bacteria, constipation, and a potentially increased risk of bowel cancer.

What does naan mean in English? ›

: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent.

Why do you sprinkle water on naan bread? ›

you put it on naans to keep them soft.

Is yeast or baking powder better for naan? ›

It wasn't a bad taste, but it was noticeable. I also found the baking soda doughs burned more easily. The baking powder-yeast dough compared to the yeast-only dough were nearly identical — similar air bubbles in the pan, similar dough texture, similar flavor — so, in the end, I stuck with yeast alone as a leaven.

What is a substitute for plain yogurt in naan? ›

You can add sour cream for similar consistency, though it change to taste, but I think the change would taste good. You could use milk instead, though use less that you would of yogurt, with the milk add some dry milk. What are some ways you can use Naan bread?

Can you replace plain yogurt with Greek yogurt? ›

Use: Regular yogurt substitute

Greek yogurt is just as good as the regular stuff for baking, dips and sauces. Just like sour cream, Greek yogurt is a 1-to-1 substitute for regular yogurt. Plus, there are a ton of benefits to eating Greek yogurt.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of Indian yogurt? ›

Greek yogurt is more acidic and tarter than dahi. You can use it in place of dahi, but it can make the curry too sour. However, you can add a bit more sugar or spice to balance out the flavors if you want to use Greek yogurt.

What can I substitute for yogurt in naan bread? ›

Instead, all you need are these basic pantry staples: Almond milk- Almond milk is combined with a spash of vinegar to create a substitute for the yogurt. Sugar– A little sugar helps feed the yeast. Yeast– This is essential for fluffy, chewy naan.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Errol Quitzon

Last Updated:

Views: 5912

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (79 voted)

Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Errol Quitzon

Birthday: 1993-04-02

Address: 70604 Haley Lane, Port Weldonside, TN 99233-0942

Phone: +9665282866296

Job: Product Retail Agent

Hobby: Computer programming, Horseback riding, Hooping, Dance, Ice skating, Backpacking, Rafting

Introduction: My name is Errol Quitzon, I am a fair, cute, fancy, clean, attractive, sparkling, kind person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.