Irresistible Fresh Garlic Ghee Naan Recipe – Soft, Fluffy Homemade Flatbread

Difficulty:

3/5

Serves:

6-8 PEOPLE

Prep Time:

25 minutes

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Fresh Garlic Ghee Naan Recipe

This fresh garlic ghee naan recipe combines soft homemade yogurt-enriched dough with warm, fragrant garlic ghee for a chewy, buttery flatbread that is perfect for sharing. Featured on Bring on the Karbs, this recipe from hosts Erika and Josh Karbelnik brings together milk, yogurt, yeast, flour, ghee, and garlic for a comforting, flavour-packed bread you can recreate at home.

The Inspiration

Naan is one of the world’s most beloved flatbreads, known for its pillowy texture, lightly charred surface, and ability to soak up sauces, stews, curries, and melted butter. This version takes inspiration from traditional South Asian-style naan while embracing the playful, improvised cooking spirit of Bring on the Karbs. By enriching the dough with whole milk, yogurt, and vegetable oil, Erika and Josh Karbelnik create a tender bread with a satisfying chew and a beautiful softness that makes it ideal for tearing, dipping, folding, or serving alongside a carb-forward feast.

The garlic ghee is what turns this homemade naan into something especially memorable. Ghee brings a deep, nutty richness, while chopped garlic infuses the fat with savoury aroma and warmth. When brushed over hot naan straight from the grill pan, the garlic ghee melts into the surface, creating glossy, fragrant flatbreads that feel both rustic and luxurious.

All recipes featured in this episode of Bring on the Karbs were improvised by Josh and Erika Karbelnik, so the recipe below is an approximation of what unfolded during the episode. As with any improvised dish, individual results may vary, and home cooks are encouraged to embrace experimentation while recreating it.

Ingredients

150 ml whole milk
1 tsp white sugar
1 tsp dried yeast
30 ml vegetable oil
200 ml yogurt
450 grams all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
1 cup ghee
5 cloves garlic

Method

In a saucepot heat milk and sugar to body temperature, then add yeast.
Add yogurt and oil to milk.
In stand mixer combined dry ingredients.
Add wet ingredients to stand mixer and mix to combine.
Proof dough until doubled in size.
Chop garlic and add to saucepan with ghee. Place on medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Cut 20 gram balls of naan dough.
Roll out on floured surface to a flat disc.
Cook naan on grill pan on both sides.
Brush with garlic ghee and serve.

Serving Suggestions

This garlic ghee naan is a wonderful addition to casual dinners, weekend cooking sessions, family-style feasts, and entertaining menus where warm bread belongs at the centre of the table. Serve it alongside saucy dishes such as butter chicken, chickpea curry, lentil dal, beef stew, lamb curry, roasted vegetables, or spiced tomato-based sauces, where the soft naan can be used to scoop, swipe, and soak up every bit of flavour.

It also works beautifully as part of a shared appetizer spread with hummus, labneh, baba ganoush, yogurt dips, chutneys, pickles, or marinated grilled meats. Because the naan is brushed with garlic ghee, it already carries a rich savoury flavour, so it can stand on its own as a snack or side dish.

For drinks, pair it with chilled lager, sparkling water with lemon, mango lassi, iced tea, or a bright citrus mocktail to balance the richness of the ghee. Whether served as a side, a snack, or the foundation of a larger meal, this garlic ghee naan brings warmth, comfort, and a generous homemade touch to the table.

Final Thoughts

This garlic ghee naan recipe is a celebration of soft homemade bread, fragrant garlic butter flavour, and the creative energy of Bring on the Karbs. With Erika and Josh Karbelnik as the hosts behind the dish, the recipe captures the joy of improvised cooking while giving home cooks a clear method for making tender, grill-marked naan from scratch.

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