Cheese naan is a modern twist on the traditional Indian tandoor‑cooked naan, incorporating Western cheese like mozzarella. While classic naan is plain or brushed with butter, the stuffed version reflects the fusion of Indian street food with global flavors, becoming popular in urban cafés and home kitchens.

In North India, naan is traditionally baked in a tandoor and brushed with ghee or garlic butter. Variations include garlic naan, butter naan, and keema (minced meat) naan. Cheese‑filled naan is a contemporary adaptation, often found in Punjabi‑influenced eateries.

Cheese naan is usually served hot, brushed with butter, and paired with rich gravies such as butter chicken, dal makhani, or paneer tikka masala. It can also be enjoyed as a snack with chutney or raita on the side.

While plain naan is a staple at everyday meals, cheese‑filled naan often appears at festive gatherings, weekend brunches, and street‑food festivals where a richer, indulgent flatbread is welcomed.

Traditional naan uses flour, water, yogurt or milk, yeast or leavening, and ghee. The Deli Cuisine cheese naan adds sunflower oil for the dough, mozzarella for the filling, and cooks on a skillet instead of a tandoor, making it accessible for home cooks without special equipment.

Cheese naan pairs beautifully with creamy curries like butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, or paneer butter masala. It also works well alongside dal (lentil soup), raita, and fresh salad like cucumber‑tomato kachumber.

Cheese naan began as a novelty in upscale cafés, then spread to street vendors who adapted the recipe for quick pan‑frying. Today, it’s a popular fast‑food item, often served with extra cheese melt on top and accompanied by spicy sauces.

Common errors include using water that’s too hot (killing the yeast), under‑kneading the dough, not allowing a full rise, and failing to seal the cheese tightly, which leads to leakage. Also, cooking on too high heat can burn the exterior before the cheese melts.

The naan is done when both sides are golden‑brown and the cheese inside is fully melted, which you can feel by gently pressing the surface—it should feel puffed and slightly springy. If the exterior browns too quickly, lower the heat.

The YouTube channel Deli Cuisine focuses on simple, no‑fuss home cooking recipes that require minimal equipment. It emphasizes quick, flavorful dishes from various world cuisines, often adapting traditional recipes for everyday kitchens.

Deli Cuisine prioritizes accessibility—using a regular skillet instead of a tandoor, limiting the ingredient list, and providing clear, step‑by‑step visuals. Other Indian channels may rely on specialized equipment or more complex spice blends, whereas Deli Cuisine keeps it beginner‑friendly.