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My Keto Naan Is Easy, Flavorful, and Perfect for Indian Food Night
I’ve been loving Indian food lately, so I made a flatbread recipe that fits my low carb lifestyle and pairs perfectly with my butter chicken and tandoori chicken. This keto naan uses almond flour and Greek yogurt to keep it light and flavorful. If you’ve worked with fathead dough before, it’ll feel easy and familiar. If not, it’s a great place to start before trying my fathead pizza crust recipe! Here’s why you’ll love it:
- So easy to make – With under 10 ingredients and about 25 minutes total, you’ll have fresh naan ready fast.
- Just plain better for you – It has just 6 grams of net carbs per piece, while traditional naan bread has over 40. Plus it’s made with almond flour, making it a gluten free naan you’ll love even if you’re not low carb.
- No-fail method – As I mentioned, this recipe uses the same foolproof technique I rely on for my fathead pizza crust, but also keto bagels, pretzels, and more. You’ll get soft, golden naan every time.
Can’t wait for you to try this homemade naan. Grab your ingredients and make it with me!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto naan recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Mozzarella Cheese – I use mozzarella because it melts beautifully and helps bind the dough while giving the naan a nice chewy, cheesy texture. If you want a different flavor, try mixing in some provolone or mild cheddar.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt – Adds moisture and a tangy flavor that keeps the naan soft. If you don’t have it, sour cream works too.
- Eggs – I recommend using room temperature eggs here because they blend more easily with the other ingredients and help the dough come together smoothly.
- Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – This is my go-to low carb flour because it’s finely ground and doesn’t add any gritty texture. It keeps the keto naan light while keeping it gluten free.
- Baking Powder – I use this to give the naan a little rise and makes it puff up slightly in the oven, so it doesn’t end up too flat or dense. Make sure it’s fresh for the best results!
- Unsalted Butter – I brush the naan with melted unsalted butter for richness and to help those garlic and parsley flavors really shine. If you want, you can swap in ghee or olive oil.
- Garlic Powder – This is classic for traditional naan. If you want to mix it up, try smoked paprika, ground cumin, or even a pinch of chili powder for a little smoky, earthy, or spicy twist.
- Fresh Parsley – I love sprinkling it on last for a pop of color and flavor. Cilantro would be a nice swap if you want something a little different.
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How To Make Keto Naan
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Melt and mix. Toss the shredded mozzarella and Greek yogurt into a bowl and heat until melted and smooth. Then, in another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and eggs to get your flour mixture ready.
- Make the dough. While the cheese mix is still warm, add the flour mix and knead it with your hands until you get a uniform dough. If it’s sticky, I pop it in the fridge briefly to firm up.
- Shape it. Cut the dough into sections, roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it out into a flatbread shape with your hands.
- Bake and finish. Bake the keto naan on a baking sheet until it starts to get golden spots, then brush it with butter mixed with garlic powder and parsley. Pop it back in the oven until it’s nicely browned.
My Recipe Tips
- A food processor isn’t required but makes mixing easier and the dough smoother. I usually mix by hand, but this food processor helps blend everything evenly.
- When kneading by hand, squeezing the dough between your fingers helps get it uniform and smooth. It takes a little practice but makes a big difference.
- If the cheese cools and hardens before it mixes fully, I give the dough a quick zap in the microwave to soften it again. That makes it easier to work with and keeps it from clumping.
- Sticky dough can be tricky, especially if the kitchen is warm. When that happens, I chill it in the fridge for a bit to make it easier to handle.
- To stop the dough from sticking to my hands while shaping, I lightly oil my palms. This simple trick makes shaping keto naan way easier.
- Keto naan is meant to be rustic, so don’t stress about perfect shapes. I find shaping by hand easier, but if you roll it out, use parchment paper on both sides to keep it from sticking.
- Make sure your baking sheet is big! I use this extra large one so the naan has plenty of room to bake without sticking together. It also makes flipping and taking them off the sheet way easier.
- Want something lighter and softer? My keto flatbread recipe is more like pita and a great alternative.
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My keto naan is soft, cheesy, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for pairing with your favorite Indian meals!
Instructions
[ See step photos See my tips ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). Line an extra large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the shredded mozzarella and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and stirrable to be smooth. Stir again at the end until well incorporated. (You can also use a double boiler on the stove if you'd like.)
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder, and eggs.
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Working quickly while the cheese is still hot, add the flour mixture to the cheese mixture. Knead with your hands, squeezing through your fingers, until a uniform dough forms.
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Form the dough into a ball. If it's sticky, chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, just until slightly cool to the touch but not stiff or frigid cold. (This is optional, only if it's too sticky to work with.)
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Cut the dough ball into 6 sections, like a pie. Take one piece, roll into a ball, then shape with your hands into a flatbread shape, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
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Bake the naan in the oven for about 8 to 11 minutes, until a few golden brown spots form, but slightly before it looks fully done. If any bubbles form, pop them with a fork to flatten.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the butter, garlic powder and fresh parsley. Brush over the naan.
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Return the naan to the oven for about 2 more minutes, until more golden brown.
Did you make it? Leave a review or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 piece
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you mix, shape, and bake your keto naan perfectly every time. Or find more fathead dough tips in my keto pizza crust post.
- Serving ideas: See my serving ideas below for for tasty ways to enjoy keto naan with your favorite meals.
- Store: Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days so it stays fresh and soft.
- Meal prep: Make a batch ahead and keep extras in the fridge or freezer for easy meals later. You’ll thank yourself on busy days.
- Reheat: Warm it up in the oven or microwave until soft and cozy, just like fresh-baked.
- Freeze: You can freeze the dough by shaping it into a ball, wrapping it tightly, and thawing it completely before shaping and baking. Or, for convenience, pre-bake the naan, freeze it wrapped, and when ready, just add the garlic butter and bake a few minutes more with no thawing needed.
📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Easy Keto Cookbook here!
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Serving Ideas
I made this keto naan to go with my butter chicken and tandoori chicken, but there’s so many ways to serve it. Here are some of my favorites:
- Indian Mains – Aside from the two dishes I mentioned above, I love keto naan alongside coconut chicken curry or a lighter cauliflower curry.
- Soups – Coconut curry soup is perfect for that Indian vibe, but this bread also pairs amazingly with pretty much any of my keto soup recipes.
- Sandwiches – I recently used keto naan instead of bread for chicken curry salad, and it worked perfectly. Add cheese or pesto for a quick meal, or scoop up crack chicken… yes, please!
321 Comments
Amanda H.
0Delicious! Thank you so much!!
hannah
0Isn’t Keto no sugar? Doesn’t yogurt have sugar in it? Does this call for plain yogurt?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Hannah, My recipe calls for plain full-fat Greek yogurt. You can see the nutrition info on the recipe card above — it’s very keto friendly.
Tifani
0can the full fat yogurt be subbed for nonfat greek yogurt?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Tifani, That would probably work, but the final texture and flavor may be slightly different.
Debbie
0Nope doesn’t work sorry. Followed recipe and it fell apart whilst being very heavy density like a stuffing mix.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Debbie, Sorry you had trouble. Did you watch the recipe video? Maybe this will help to see the texture. It shouldn’t be anything like a stuffing mix. Did you make any changes to the recipe? Make sure you’re mixing the dough very well until uniform, and if your kitchen is warm, it can help to chill the dough.
Peter
0Very nice bread!
Deb Peters
0What can I substitute yogurt with? I am lactose intolerant. Thank you.
Salma
0Can the dough be made ahead of time or do I have to bake the naan straight away?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Salma, Yes, you can make it ahead. The only thing is that baking powder works best fresh, so it might be less bubbly/more dense if you bake later. You could mix the rest and try mixing in the baking powder later right before baking, but I haven’t tried this yet.
Chelle
0I am lactose intolerant and substituted lactaid cottage cheese and it turned out amazing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Deb, You could try it with plant-based mozzarella and plant-based yogurt, but I haven’t tested to confirm if that would work. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Jenn
0Is one Naan Net Carbs 6g?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jenn, Yes, 1 piece of this keto naan is 6g net carbs.
Jill
0Can you substitute coconut flour for almond flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jill, No, sorry. Unfortunately, coconut flour and almond flour are not interchangeable. The dough will be extremely dry if you use coconut flour. There’s probably a way to make it using coconut flour, but the amounts would be drastically different and I haven’t tested it to give a recommendation.
Kate
0Hi. I don’t have mozzarella. Can I use cheddar cheese instead? Thanks.
Brandy Beane
0Can I fry instead of bake?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Brandy, I wouldn’t recommend that because the dough likely won’t cook through inside, unless you deep fry but then it will be pretty greasy. It’s best to bake it.
Sandy8043
0This is my question, too. I want to fry them on my outdoor griddle. I’ll give it a try.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Let me know how it goes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Kate, You could, but it won’t taste much like naan. It will have a strong cheddar flavor.
Amina Baker
0I don’t have mozzarella cheese on hand- any other cheese would work(cheddar/Munster) or should I wait until I get it. Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Amina, Other cheeses will work from a dough consistency standpoint, but I recommend mozzarella for a neutral flavor. You’ll have a strong cheesy flavor using any other cheese.
Dhyana
0Not sure what kind of mozzarella you use, I used fresh mozzarella and that doesn’t fully melt when heated, so incorporating it in the dough was impossible so I basically got cheesy biscuits as a result. They taste ok but nothing like a naan. 🙁
Beverly
0Do you have a recipe for Coconut flour Naan?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Beverly, Sorry, I don’t right now.
Janice
0Love this recipe! Excellent fresh out of the oven but they’re my favorite the next day reheated in a frying pan. The are still soft and fluffy on the inside but it adds some extra crispness. Delicious!
Joni
0This is really really good.
Jessica
0So delicious. Love the garlic flavor and how it makes a great pizza crust.
Dulce
0Can I cook this on my cast iron instead? Or does it have to baked?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Dulce, You need to bake it for the inside to cook through.
Katelyn
0Can you freeze this bread? Are there any keto friendly breads that can be frozen?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Katelyn, Yes, you can. Most keto breads can be frozen.
Heaven
0Love this recipe. I use this instead of regular fat head dough now. Works for sandwich bread, naan, pizza, even used it for keto Navajo tacos ? ?
Dawn
0First time making keto naan. This recipe rocked! I did flip the naan over half way thru the first 9 1/2 min baking. Was able to brown both sides. Beautiful golden, but not too much. Tasted awesome too. I will be making this again!!! ?
bikeman
0Thanks for the recipe. It’s great that people enjoy food from other cultures, but please stop calling it “naan bread”. It is simply “naan”. We don’t call “tortillas” “tortilla bread”.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m glad you liked the recipe. Thanks for sharing that info on the name. I’ll keep that in mind next time I update this post.
Debbie
0My husband complimented this meal three times as he was eating. He always monitors very carefully when I cook, as I have no heat or spice boundaries, but for this I measured them out exactly. Made the keto naan to sop up the sauce!