• Proofing the yeast:
• Warm up the milk in microwave or stovetop.
• Add sugar and yeast.
• Stir once and let it sit for 10-15 minutes or till it becomes frothy.
• NOTE: If using Instant yeast then skip this step. Add yeast directly into the dough. Use warm milk to knead the dough.

Making garlic naan dough:

• In a bowl, take all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped garlic. Mix.
• Add frothy milk, yeast mixture. Mix with your fingertips.
• Then add yogurt and start kneading the dough. Knead into a smooth and soft dough.
• You may or may not need to add water while kneading the dough. It depends on how thick or watery your yogurt is.
• Now drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil.
• Again knead for 2-3 minutes or till the dough becomes very smooth.
• Cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
• Let it rest for about 2 hours or till it rises and get double in size.

Making garlic naan recipe on stove, tawa:

• Punch down dough and divide into 6 equal balls.
• Make a smooth ball and flatten it between your palm.
• Then roll into 6-inch oval or round shape.
• Sprinkle some chopped garlic, coriander leaves, and chili flakes.
• Now lightly run the rolling pin couple of times, so it sticks to it.
• Heat the cast iron tawa or pan on medium heat.
• Once tawa is nice and hot, place rolled naan. Cook for a few seconds, you will notice the big bubbles will start to appear.
• Once you notice the bottom side nice and brown, hold it with tongs.
• Remove the tawa from the stove and put the rack.
• lower the heat and cook the top side directly on the flame. Keep moving so it gets evenly cooked.
• Cook till no more raw doughy part appears and there are few brown spots.
• Remove it to plate, apply melted butter on top and serve hot.
• Repeat the same process for rest.