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Cottage cheese garlic naan cooking in cast iron pan showing golden brown color

Cottage Cheese Garlic Naan (High Protein, No Yeast!)

High protein cottage cheese garlic naan with 8g protein per serving, made without yeast and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Calories: 189

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat works best
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Non-stick or cast iron pan

Method
 

  1. In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese and eggs until the mixture is completely smooth and silky, about 90 seconds. The mixture should look like heavy cream with no lumps visible.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Make sure there are no flour pockets.
  3. Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until a dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky - this is perfect and means your naan will be tender. Don't overmix.
  4. Mix the minced garlic into the dough evenly. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into 8 small balls about the size of a golf ball, then flatten each into an oval shape about ΒΌ inch thick.
  5. Heat a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles when added. Brush lightly with butter.
  6. Cook each naan for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear and the naan puffs slightly. You'll know it's ready to flip when the edges look set and the bottom has golden spots.
  7. Brush warm naan immediately with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. The butter soaks in better while the naan is still hot.

Notes

Best served fresh and warm. Can be stored covered at room temperature for 1 day. Reheat in pan or microwave before serving. Can be frozen for up to 1 month. Let dough rest for 5 minutes before shaping for easier handling.