Low‑Calorie High‑Protein Naan
- 20 min
- Serves 24
- 4 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. These ultra‑thin naan breads are packed with protein from low‑fat cottage cheese while staying low in calories. The simple dough cooks quickly in a skillet, giving a light, airy texture that’s perfect for meal‑prep or a fast side dish.
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Method
Measure 550 g of self‑rising flour into a large mixing bowl.
Add 2 tbsp of salt and 3 tbsp of garlic paste to the flour and whisk together to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Crumble the 620 g of low‑fat cottage cheese into the bowl and begin mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Continue mixing until the mixture comes together into a smooth, pliable dough; if the dough feels too dry, add a splash of water, and if too sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough is smooth and pliable. Add any extra water or flour gradually until it comes together.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly (about 30 seconds) just to ensure uniform texture.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough feels uniform after kneading. Knead only briefly as directed.
Divide the dough into 24 equal portions (approximately 45 g each) and shape each portion into a smooth ball.
Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a thin circle about 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, keeping the surface lightly floured to prevent sticking.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Each dough ball is a thin, even circle. Keep the surface lightly floured to limit sticking.
Preheat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F / 350°F).
Place one rolled naan onto the hot skillet; cook for 1–2 minutes until the underside shows golden brown spots.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Underside has golden-brown spots. Cook each naan until the spots appear before flipping.
Flip the naan and cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to encourage puffing.
Transfer the cooked naan to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you cook the remaining pieces.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining dough circles, adjusting the heat if the naan browns too quickly.
Once all naan are cooked, let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving, or store them in an airtight container for meal‑prep.
Serve warm with your favorite dips, curries, or use them as a low‑calorie wrap.
Tips while you cook
- Even seasoning distribution
- Whisk the salt and garlic paste into the flour before adding the cottage cheese.
- Adjust dough moisture
- If the dough feels too dry, add a splash of water; if too sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour.
- Brief kneading
- Knead the dough for about 30 seconds.
- Keep heat moderate
- Adjust skillet heat if the naan browns too quickly while cooking each side 1–2 minutes.
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Naan, 5 ways
Five creators posted their own.
- Noah Perlo25 min4 ingr.Only this one uses self-rising flour and blended cottage cheese
- Jennifer Pallian, BSc RD40 min10 ingr.Only this one uses all-purpose flour, instant yeast and baking soda
- Banglar Rannaghor25 min7 ingr.Only this one uses yeast, sugar and lukewarm water
- Emily's Cooking10 min3 ingr.Only this one uses mini naan and mango chutney
- Panacea Palm20 min8 ingr.Only this one uses self-raising flour and parsley
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