For aroma and taste, it’s totally yeast-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free (no yogurt required!), but it’s so good no one would care! Make a fresh batch of this delicious naan and eat it as a side dish or appetizer (with this delicious slow cooker lentil curry
If you’ve never tried naan before, or if it’s the first time you’ve heard of it, naan is basically a soft, yeast-leavened flatbread eaten in south Asian cuisines (in particular Indian cuisine).
Traditionally cooked in an outdoor tandoor oven, naan looks very similar to pita bread, and traditionally uses wheat flour as the base and requires yeast for leavening.
Gluten Free Naan Bread
I absolutely love Indian food, and one of my favorite versions of this Indian flatbread is garlic naan, in which fresh minced garlic is studded on the surface of this flatbread, and brings a burst of flavor so intense you can’t help but want to eat more of it.
Since we started cooking exclusively gluten-free at home 7 years ago (because my husband Juan is Celiac), one of the things I miss the most is dining out at Indian restaurants and tearing off a piece of garlic naan and eating it with curries of all kinds, such as this easy slow cooker lentil curry or this easy chickpea curry.
I know you’re going to be making this homemade naan bread on repeat simply because of how easy it is to make, and most importantly, because of how absolutely delicious it tastes!
Gluten Free Naan (vegan Flatbread)
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum (if using), tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt). Whisk well to combine.
Pour the wet mixture bit by bit into the large bowl with the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until you a soft dough forms. The dough should be pliable and easy to handle, and it shouldn’t break easily.
(TIP: If the dough is too dry, add a sprinkle of warm water at a time, and knead until pliable. If the dough is too wet, add a sprinkle of extra flour or tapioca starch until dough is no longer too sticky to handle)
Vegan Naan Bread
Use gluten-free floured hands to shape the naan dough ball into a round disc. Cut the round dough disc into 8 equal portions as you would a pizza.
Flatten each dough portion with either a rolling pin or your fingers on a floured surface until each piece is roughly 1/8-inch thick. You want the dough to be as thin as possible without breaking so the naan doesn’t get too thick.
Place a piece of flattened dough in the middle of the skillet and let it cook for approximately 40 seconds until air bubbles start to form at the surface of the dough and the bottom starts to char slightly.
Naan Bread Pizza (gluten & Dairy Free)
Brush the top of the dough with olive oil, flip it over, and let it cook for another 40 seconds before removing it from the skillet and placing it on a plate and covering it with a kitchen towel.
Start tearing into this delicious fragrant gluten-free naan bread and eat it real quick, because it won’t last very long (especially if you’re sharing it with a crowd!).
Naan is traditionally made of wheat flour (which contains gluten). That means that regular naan is not gluten-free, and hence Celiacs and those with gluten-intolerances are not able to eat it. However, by swapping out the wheat flour for a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, we’re making a gluten-free naan those on a gluten-free diet can enjoy!
Gluten Free Naan Bread Quick, No Rise
Many traditional naan bread recipes also tend to include dairy yogurt, which means regular naan is not suitable for those with lactose intolerances.
To store, place the cooled gluten-free flatbread in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Yes you can freeze this naan bread. To freeze, place the cooled naan in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let frozen naan thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before heating it up and serving.
Soft, Fluffy Gluten Free Flatbread (extra Easy)
Reheat naan in a cast iron pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until warm. (If naan was previously frozen, make sure it’s completely thawed before reheating it.)
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Soft and tender with a chewy interior, this super easy gluten-free naan bread recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Flavored with parsley and garlic for aroma and taste, it’s totally yeast-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free (no yogurt required!), but it’s so good no one would care! Make a fresh batch of this delicious naan and eat it as a side dish or appetizer (with this delicious slow cooker lentil curry, alongside our popular creamy hummus, baba ganoush, or even on its own)!
Gluten Free Almond Flour Naan
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour:I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made of a mix of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch) to ensure a fluffier texture. I do NOT recommend using a flour blend with heavier flours such as garbanzo bean flour as that will result in a denser texture.
Xanthan Gum: Xanthan gum is a replacement for gluten in gluten-free baked goods, and helps to bind the ingredients together. If your gluten-free flour blend does not include xanthan gum, make sure to add it in.
Tapioca Starch: You can substitute tapioca starch for the same amount of cassava flour or arrowroot starch. Basically this starch is necessary to give the naan bread a chewy texture.
Easy Vegan Naan
Baking Powder: I recommend using aluminium-free baking powder to prevent any “metallic” taste that may be present especially when making a recipe that requires baking powder in high quantities to give it the yeast-free rise. If you are Celiac or intolerant/allergic to gluten, make sure you use certified gluten-free baking powder.
Egg: The egg in this recipe helps to bind the ingredients together. I personally haven’t tried making this gluten-free naan recipe without the egg, but if you are vegan or allergic to eggs, you can try using aquafaba or a flax egg.
Water: You may substitute the water for the same amount of non-dairy milk (such as my 5-minute cashew milkor my easy homemade almond milk). Alternatively, if you’re not lactose-intolerant, feel free to go ahead and use normal dairy milk.
Easy Gluten Free Naan
Olive Oil: I like the taste that extra virgin olive oil imparts to the naan, but if you don’t have olive oil (or simply prefer not to use it), you can use other oils such as sunflower oil or avocado oil instead.
Cast Iron Skillet: I believe using a cast iron skillet will yield the best results, as cast iron mains high heat well and for a long time. However, if you don’t own a cast iron skillet, simply make sure to heat up your skillet very well before cooking the naan.
Storing/Freezing: To store, place the cooled naan in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, place the cooled naan in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let frozen naan thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before heating it up and serving.
Gluten Free Cheesy Naan
This recipe was originally posted in May 2020 but has since been updated to include ingredient photos, ingredient notes and substitutions, as well as clearer step-by-step instructions.
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This gluten free naan bread is made extra soft and tender with yogurt, eggs and a bit of butter or ghee in the dough. Make the dough ahead of time, and then fry it up in a pan in minutes!
Garlic Vegan Naan Bread Recipe
Made with plain yogurt for extra tenderness, this smooth, pliable and rich gluten free naan bread makes any meal feel special. Like all naan, it's great for sopping up every last delicious bit of your favorite saucy gluten free dinners.
I'm no expert on Indian cuisine, but I've had tender, pillowy naan bread in an authentic Indian restaurant. I've never seen it made without gluten in a restaurant, though.
I haven't tried it, but I bet you could even use this very gf naan bread recipe to make this in the shaped clay oven called
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