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Keto naan bread with almond flour is the perfect addition to your next homecooked Indian meal. The simple almond flour naan dough is made with just 5 ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes. Top it with garlic butter for an incredible flavor that you will love.
Keto-friendly mozzarella cheese is melted and combined with sour cream and almond flour to create a silky dough that bakes into the most tender and fluffy low carb naan bread. Keto garlic naan is delicious when brushed with flavorful garlic butter and sprinkled with bright cilantro. Its rustic shape means you don’t have to be fussy, and you can entirely skip using a rolling pin if you prefer. This gluten free naan made with mozzarella cheese is so easy to make that it’s practically foolproof.
If you love Keto bread, try my Keto Everything Low Carb Bagels and Low Carb Keto Garlic Bread.
Why You’ll Love This Low Carb Naan Bread
- It’s simple to make. Simply melt cheese and sour cream and blend in the flour, baking powder and eggs to form a sticky dough.
- It keeps well. Leftover naan stores in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully. Make a double batch so you have enough to last all week.
- It’s versatile. Naan is perfect for serving with Indian food but it can also be dipped into soups, stews, cheese dip and more. Top it with sauce and cheese for pizza or use it as a bread replacement for a yummy sandwich.
Keto Naan Ingredients
- Cheese: freshly shredded mozzarella cheese will melt better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Sour Cream: adding sour cream will help to make this almond flour naan soft and fluffy. You can substitute plain, unsweetened yogurt or greek yogurt.
- Almond Flour: look for blanched almond flour rather than almond meal.
- Baking Powder: adding fresh baking powder will add lift and fluffiness to your naan.
- Egg: a room temperature egg will beat easier and incorporate into the dough better.
- Butter: use high-quality unsalted butter and add salt as needed.
- Garlic: always use freshly grated garlic for the best flavor.
- Cilantro: finely chopped cilantro is a traditional addition to naan. You can omit the cilantro if you prefer.
How To Make Keto Naan Bread
- Prepare the equipment. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and keep it aside.
- Melt the cheese. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream. Microwave for a minute by stirring often until the cheese is completely melted.
- Blend the dough. In a wide bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, egg and melted cheese mixture. Mix well until everything combines and forms a smooth dough.
- Divide and shape. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roughly flatten the dough to an elongated egg shape and place it in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the almond flour naan. Bake the naan for 10-12 minutes until the naan puffs up and change the oven to broil and bake for a minute until there are some brown spots on the naan.
- Prepare the Keto garlic naan sauce. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic butter by combining the melted butter, garlic and cilantro in a small bowl.
- Brush and serve. Once the naans are out of the oven, brush the garlic butter on top and serve immediately.
Tips To Make This Keto Naan Recipe
- Use almond flour rather than almond meal for a smoother, fluffier texture.
- Freshly grated cheese will melt better and be smoother than pre-grated cheese.
- Melt the cheese in 30-second increments, stirring after each, so it doesn’t burn.
- Naan dough will be sticky. Work with wet hands to prevent the dough from sticking to you.
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- If bubbles form on the surface of the naan as it bakes, pop them with a fork.
- Make a larger naan flatbread and use it as a base for pizza.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional naan is an Indian flatbread made with flour and yeast and baked in piping hot tandoori ovens. Keto naan is made with almond flour and mozzarella, so it’s low carb and gluten friendly.
Traditional naan dough is fried in a hot tandoori oven or skillet. This almond flour naan dough will be very sticky so cooking in a skillet is not recommended. If you prefer a more golden color and crispier texture, bake the naan as directed and brown it in a skillet after baking.
Traditional naan bread is loaded with carbs. A single rustic flatbread can have over 40 net carbs. This low carb naan bread has only 5g net carbs per serving.
Cover and store any unused naan in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat in a low oven or in a skillet for the best results.
To freeze pre-baked naan: Bake the naan as directed but do not add the garlic butter. Cool completely. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag. Thaw and reheat in the over or in a skillet. Add the garlic butter before serving.
To freeze unbaked naan: Form a ball with the dough, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw the dough, cut it into pieces, form the naan and bake as directed.
Keto naan bread – or low carb naan – is perfect for serving alongside your favorite Indian dishes like Thai Red Curry Chicken and Healthy Chicken Tikka . It’s also great for dipping into soups and stews or using as a bread replacement for grilled cheese or your favorite sandwich spread.
More Low Carb Recipes
- Chicken Zucchini Enchilada
- Low Carb Chicken Parmesan Skillet
- Cauliflower Pizza
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Pesto Stuffed Chicken
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Keto Naan Bread
Ingredients
For naan bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, at room temperature
For garlic butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and keep it aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream. Microwave for a minute by stirring often until the cheese is completely melted.
- In a wide bowl combine almond flour, baking powder, egg and melted cheese mixture. Mix well until everything combines and forms a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roughly flatten the dough to elongated egg shape and place it in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the naan for 10-12 minutes until the naan puffs up and change the oven to broil and bake for a minute until there are some brown spots on the naan.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic butter by combining the melted butter, garlic and cilantro in a small bowl.
- Once the naans are out of the oven, brush the garlic butter on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use almond flour rather than almond meal for a smoother, fluffier texture.
- Freshly grated cheese will melt better and be smoother than pre-grated cheese.
- Melt the cheese in 30-second increments, stirring after each, so it doesn’t burn.
- Naan dough will be sticky. Work with wet hands to prevent the dough from sticking to you.
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- If bubbles form on the surface of the naan as it bakes, pop them with a fork.
- Make a larger naan flatbread and use it as a base for pizza.
