How many calories does one Butter Garlic Naan have?

One Butter Garlic Naan gives 93 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 56 calories, proteins account for 9 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 27 calories.  One Butter Garlic Naan provides about 5 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Butter Garlic Naan recipe. This is a rich Indian bread recipe, with the exciting flavour of garlic and green chillies. Handle the dough carefully, just as explained in the recipe in order to get the perfect texture of naan. 

While naan is traditionally prepared in a tandoor, this Butter Garlic Naan can be comfortably prepared in a tava at home. 

Remember to brush each Tava Garlic Butter Naan with melted butter, just as the Punjabis like it, and serve with your favourite subzi and side dishes like Boondi and Pomegranate Raita or Cabbage and Carrot Kachumber .

Is Butter Garlic Naan healthy? 

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good?

Curd + Low fat Curds :  Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative but, in case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if curd is used with rice.They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. The only difference between curds and low fat curds is the fat level. Read the benefits of curds to include in your daily diet. 

What's the problem?

Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Butter Garlic Naan ?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Naan is made of mainly maida. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients.

We suggest you make this whole wheat coriander and sesame seed naan recipe which is better than garlic naan. 

Whole Wheat Coriander and Sesame Seeds Naan

Can healthy individuals have Butter Garlic Naan ?

No, this recipe is not suggested for healthy living. 

How to burn 93 calories that come from Butter Garlic Naan?

Walking (6 kmph) = 28 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 9 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 12 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 16 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.