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Not sure what to serve with naan bread? You are at the right place. I have shared some of the easy and best side dishes that can be eaten with naan bread for a completely satisfying meal.

Best and easy side dishes (veg and non veg) to serve with Naan bread.

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Naan is a staple food in Indian cuisine and is loved by people worldwide for its soft, chewy texture and delicious taste.

Naan bread is made by mixing white flour (maida) or wheat flour (atta) with active dry yeast, salt, and water (yogurt or milk for rich flavor). The dough is kneaded and set aside for 2 hours or until doubled in size. Once risen, the dough is divided into balls flattened and cooked in a traditional clay oven called tandoor, tawa, or oven.

What is traditionally served with naan bread?

While naan bread has traditionally been served with vegetable curries and gravies like paneer butter masala, mushroom masala, lentils(dal), chutney, raita, pickles, and meat-based dishes like tandoori chicken tikka, kebabs, and beans, it has evolved in recent times.

Nowadays, it is also commonly used as an appetizer with dips like hummus instead of pita bread, with soup instead of bread slices, or even as a base for pizza.

How to eat naan?

If I remember from my childhood, naan or any Indian flatbread like roti or chapati is used as a spoon to scoop up curries and gravies.

Tear a small piece of bread between your fingers, dip it in the gravy or a small portion of food like tikka, then savor the combination by placing it in your mouth.

You can serve garlic butter naan, garlic cheese naan or plain butter naan, or any Indian flatbreads from roti to chapati and paratha with these easy and straightforward, popular side dishes.

I have divided the recipes into two categories, veg side dishes, and nonveg side dishes, on what to serve with naan bread. Pick your favorite.

Vegetarian side dishes

Whether you are in the mood for something spicy and tangy like chana masala or creamy like dal makhani, or something with paneer, mushroom, or baby corn like butter masala or makhani, mixed vegetable kadai or something with matar (green peas) like matar masala there is a vegetarian dish out there that will pair perfectly with naan.

If you are looking for some healthy green curry to serve with naan, then check out our palak paneer, and if you want a no onion, no garlic satvik recipe to serve with naan, then make our simple paneer curry, satvik palak paneer and chana masala (chole).

For a quick accompaniment, you can try out our dahi bhindi, and for a protein-packed weight loss combo, do check our tandoori paneer tikka, whole roasted cauliflower, or mixed vegetable dal.

So next time you want a simple, delicious, and satisfying vegetarian meal, consider pairing your favorite veg dish with some soft and fluffy naan.

Paneer Butter Masala garnished with cilantro and a drizzle of cream and served in a white bowl.

Paneer Butter Masala (Makhani)

Restaurant-style Paneer Butter Masala or Paneer Makhani is a very popular Indian dish that is rich, creamy and delicious, prepared using basic ingredients like butter, onion, tomatoes, paneer, cashews, and cream. This can be served with any flatbreads like naan, roti, chapati, pita, or along with steamed rice, jeera rice, ghee rice, or pulav.
Check out this recipe.
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Chole (Chana Masala or Chickpeas Curry)

Chana Masala or Chickpeas Curry or Chole is a vegan and gluten free, flavorful and delicious Indian dish where the chickpeas (channa) is cooked in aromatic onion tomato masala gravy.
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Mix Vegetable Kadai (Restaurant Style)

Veg Kadai or Kadai Vegetable is a popular, spicy, and aromatic Indian vegetarian recipe where mixed veggies like mushroom, baby corn, cauliflower, and capsicum (green bell peppers) are cooked along with paneer in freshly ground homemade kadai masala.
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Easy Matar Paneer (Green Peas Potatoes Curry)

Paneer Matar Masala or Mutter Paneer is a popular & delicious, creamy & flavorful vegetarian North Indian Punjabi dish where paneer and green peas are cooked in an onion-tomato gravy.
Check out this recipe.
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Tandoori Paneer Tikka

Paneer tikka is a popular Indian starter or appetizer where the paneer cubes and veggies are marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices and then grilled or cooked to perfection. This post is all about quick, easy, and the best recipe to make paneer tikka at home in less than 30 minutes.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

With cheese topping, this easy and simple whole roasted cauliflower head served with garlic cream sauce is a showstopper at any dinner table.
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Dahi Bhindi (Okra in Yogurt Spiced Sauce)

Dahi Bhindi is a quick, easy-to-make, healthy recipe prepared using okra or lady’s finger, thick yogurt or curds, and simple tempering.
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Easy Creamy Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a popular classic recipe from Indian cuisine prepared using black urad dal (black lentils), rajma (kidney beans), and some aromatic spices.
Check out this recipe.
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Best Mushroom Butter Masala

Mushroom Butter Masala is a rich and creamy, delicious Indian dish full of flavors that perfectly accompanies steamed rice or bread varieties like naan, roti, pita bread or even dosas. This gravy can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
 
Check out this recipe.
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Easy Pepper Dal

Pepper Dal, also known as Karkala temple-style dalithoy, dali tove, meere dali, daali toy, thoy, thove, konkani style dal, is easy to make dal recipe using toor dal (lentil). Pepper Dal can be served with steamed rice or with Indian breakfast items like idli, dosa, shevige, etc.
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Hariyali Paneer Gravy

Hariyali Paneer or Tofu Green Curry is a simple and easy-to-make curry recipe packed with full of flavor and prepared using paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or tofu and a few basic ingredients from your kitchen.
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Green Peas and Mushroom Gravy

Matar Mushroom Masala is a popular Indian curry from Punjab where mushroom and green peas are cooked in a tomato-based sauce or gravy, spiced with garam masala (curry powder). This dish can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
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Vegetable Dal

Mixed Vegetable Dal or Vegetable Curry or Lentil Curry is a healthy, nutritious, protein-packed vegetarian or vegan recipe that is a great alternative to the traditional dal. This dish can be prepared in less than 25 minutes and served with any bread like Naan, Roti, Chapati or rice items such as steamed rice, Jeera Rice or Ghee Rice for lunch or dinner.
Check out this recipe.

Chicken side dishes

Naan is a versatile bread that pairs perfectly with a variety of chicken dishes. Suppose you want to eat something spicy and tangy like chicken vindaloo, creamy like butter chicken, or spicy like a tandoori chicken tikka or tikka masala.

For a keto diet, you can check our keto garlic chicken, and if you love country-style chicken, then you should definitely make chicken saaru (Malnad-style chicken curry)

There is always a chicken dish out there that will pair perfectly with any naan bread.

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Chicken Tikka (Tandoori Chicken)

Chicken Tikka is a delicious and flavorful, easy-to-make Indian dish, where the chicken is first marinated in an aromatic spice mixture and then grilled on skewers to perfection. I bet this will be one of the best chicken recipes you will try. This tikka can be prepared in the oven, grill or on the stovetop.
Check out this recipe.
Dhaba-style chicken tikka masala served in a white plate along with naan bread, red onion slices and a lemon wedge.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala is an addictive, classic dish for lunch or dinner where the chicken marinated in aromatic spices is first grilled and then mixed in a finger-licking sauce (masala). Vegetarians can prepare tikka masala with the same recipe but substitute meat with paneer, baby corn, mushroom, tofu, potatoes, or a combination of all.
Check out this recipe.
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Malnad Chicken Curry (Koli Saaru)

Malnad Chicken Curry, also called Koli Saaru or Karnataka-style chicken gravy, is a spicy and flavorful chicken side dish prepared using aromatic spices and herbs. The unique flavors in the dish are because of the combination of ingredients that makes this irresistible.
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Keto Garlic Chicken

Keto garlic chicken is a one-pan, easy-to-make, delicious, finger-licking good chicken recipe prepared using basic ingredients from your kitchen. Garlic Chicken is one of the healthy chicken recipes for your weight loss diet.
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Simple Roast Spatchcocked Chicken

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Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken is the best and easy chicken side dish or appetizer for any dinner party. Crispy fried chicken thighs are tossed in flavorful and finger-licking homemade orange sauce.
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Cranberry Chicken

Cranberry Chicken is a super delicious and easy-to-make side dish or appetizer recipe with a perfect combination of sourness and spiciness that will be a showstopper at your dinner table this Thanksgiving or Christmas. I just love how simple it is to put everything together.
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Soups, Salads, Dips

The warm and fluffy naan bread pairs perfectly with fresh salads, savory soups, and flavorful dips. Try our healthy quinoa salad, hummus dip, cucumber salad, Mexican corn, roasted sweet potatoes, and more.

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Healthy Quinoa Salad

Healthy Quinoa Salad is a refreshing, easy to make, delicious recipe perfect for any season. My favorite rainbow salad! This salad can be prepared in less than 30 mins.
Quinoa salad is good for weight loss, diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free
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Hummus Dip

Hummus Dip is a smooth and creamy, rich garlicky flavored dip or spread prepared using chickpeas or garbanzo beans as the main ingredient. This traditional hummus dip can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.
This authentic homemade hummus is super easy to make and better than any store bought hummus dip. Also, this hummus recipe is rich in plant-based protein, and is vegan and gluten free. 
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Village Style Chutney

This post is about two easy village-style chutney prepared using bilimbi or bimbul fruit, ready in less than 5 minutes. Bimbul chutney or dip is the perfect accompaniment for idli, dosa, steamed rice, kanji, congee, etc.
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Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

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Lemon Coriander Soup

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Mexican Corn On The Cob (Elote)

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are super simple to make yet such a delicious and addictive side dish that is crispy on the outside, soft and delicate on the inside.
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So next time you are serving naan, consider pairing it with one of these delicious accompaniments to enhance the flavor of your meal or snack. Let us know which was your favorite accompaniment for naan bread.

Recipe FAQs

Is naan bread healthy?

Naan bread is prepared using flour (maida) as the main ingredient, so it is high in carbs and sugar, and it is always good to eat in moderation. You can substitute it with whole wheat flour if needed.

What type of bread is naan?

Naan is leavened flatbread traditionally prepared in a cylindrical clay oven called tandoor.

Can I make naan bread without yeast?

Yes. Authentic naan has a bubbly texture which is obtained from using yeast. But you can substitute it with baking powder or baking soda.

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What to serve with Naan bread (vegetarian and non veg side dishes).

What To Serve With Naan Bread

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Not sure what to serve with naan bread? You are at the right place. I have shared some of the easy and best side dishes that can be eaten with naan bread for a completely satisfying meal.
You can serve garlic butter naan, garlic cheese naan or plain butter naan, or any Indian flatbreads from roti to chapati and paratha with these easy and popular side dishes. 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Resting Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 255 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Baking pan

Ingredients
  

Garlic Butter Naan

  • 1 cup Lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast, 1 packet
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoon Yogurt or Sour cream
  • 3 ¼ cups All-purpose flour, more as needed

For the garlic butter topping

  • 6 to 8 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro or coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoon Butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Add lukewarm water ad sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix. Sprinkle yeast. Cover and leave it undisturbed for 5 to 10 minutes. Let the yeast activate.
    1 cup Lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast, 1 packet
  • Add salt, yogurt, and flour in increments and knead for 5 to 8 minutes until you obtain a soft and smooth dough. Cover it and let it rise for an hour or until doubled in size.
    1 teaspoon Salt, 4 tablespoon Yogurt or Sour cream, 3 ¼ cups All-purpose flour, more as needed

To make garlic butter naan in the oven

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F or the highest setting possible.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Cover it and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, add crushed garlic cloves, coriander leaves, and butter and mix. Keep this aside.
    6 to 8 Garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 tablespoon Cilantro or coriander leaves, finely chopped, 4 tablespoon Butter, melted
  • Using a rolling pin, roll the naan into an oval shape of 3 to 4 mm thickness, like your pita bread. Use extra flour if needed while rolling.
  • Transfer these naans to a baking sheet and nicely brush them with the garlic butter mixture.
  • Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden spots appears on top. Flip it halfway through. If you want the darker spots, you can keep it in broiler mode for 30 seconds at the end.
  • Brush it with more garlic butter if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 341mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Tayler

    5 stars
    I love naan, so this list is very helpful! I especially can’t wait to try the restaurant style curry!

    Reply

  2. stephanie

    5 stars
    That Tandoori Paneer Tikka looks so good! I'd love to try it sometime!

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  3. Nathan

    5 stars
    This is such a fantastic collection of recipes, so many great ideas. I'd love to try that whole roasted cauliflower, and I've also got my eye on the Mushroom Butter Masala!

    Reply

  4. Liza

    5 stars
    Fresh naan is the best! Love your Garlic Butter Naan recipe, and it's so great to have this roundup of amazing dishes to serve with it!

    Reply

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