Naan bread
Naan bread is a soft, pillowy Indian flatbread made with plain flour, natural yoghurt and instant yeast, then brushed with garlic butter. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the elastic dough to a consistent texture without effort. Ready in one bowl, it delivers golden, fluffy breads ideal alongside curries or as a warm snack with dips.
About this recipe
Naan bread with the Thermomix TM7 is one of those recipes that transforms a simple list of flour, yoghurt and yeast into restaurant-quality Indian flatbread at home. Also called garlic butter naan, this soft and pillowy bread is the perfect side dish for a quick weeknight dinner of curry, but it also shines as a snack with hummus or as a wrap base. Searching for naan bread recipes Thermomix TM7 is worth it because this all-in-one kitchen machine kneads the dough to that characteristic stretchy, elastic consistency that is so hard to achieve by hand. The natural yoghurt keeps the crumb tender, while the baking powder guarantees an extra lift. Meanwhile, the TM7 grinds granulated garlic into fresh powder for the melted butter brushing, giving each warm bread an aromatic, savoury finish without any garlic presses or dirty bowls. If you have always wanted fluffy, slightly charred naan like in an Indian restaurant, this recipe makes it surprisingly achievable.
Preparation tips
- Let the yeasted dough rest in a warm, draught-free spot until it has visibly doubled in size; this patience is what gives naan its airy pockets and soft bite rather than a dense, bready texture.
- Use a heavy cast-iron pan or pizza stone over high heat for that characteristic charring. Cook each naan until big bubbles form, then flip briefly so both sides gain golden-brown spots.
- Roll the dough portions evenly and keep them reasonably thick. Brush generously with the garlic butter while still hot and sprinkle with a little sea salt or fresh coriander for extra flavour.
- Leftover naan keeps well wrapped in foil; rebriefly warm it in a dry pan to revive the softness before serving with your favourite curry.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free naan: replace the natural yoghurt with a plant-based coconut or soy yoghurt and use a dairy-free margarine for the garlic butter brushing. The texture stays soft and pillowy thanks to the baking powder and good kneading.
- Festive peshwari naan: knead a handful of sultanas, desiccated coconut and crushed pistachios into the dough, then brush with honey butter after baking for a sweet, seasonal variation perfect for celebrations.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs plain flour and water directly in the bowl to the gram. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds granulated garlic into aromatic powder in seconds for the butter brushing. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The Thermomix kneads the yoghurt dough into a smooth elastic ball without any manual effort. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Even mixing - The TM7 combines yeast, sugar and water into a uniformly activated mixture for reliable rising. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - The Thermomix melts the butter at controlled low temperature without any risk of burning it. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- dried instant yeast
- caster sugar
- water
- natural yoghurt
- plain flour
- olive oil
- sea salt
- baking powder
- butter
- granulated garlic