परांठा
Also known as parantha, parauntha, prontha, parontay, porota, palata, porotha, forota
Paratha (, also known by other spellings) is a flatbread from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a wheat dough, typically whole wheat, that is folded and rolled with ghee, forming multiple layers, and shallow fried. Paratha may be stuffed with various fillings, the most common being potato. Paratha is one of the most popular flatbreads in India. The folded, whole-wheat version is prevalent in the Northern Indian subcontinent, and is distinct from South Indian parotta, which uses refined flour. Variations also exist in the cuisines of Myanmar, Mauritius, Malaysia (where it is known as roti
Key facts
- Food.name
- Paratha
- Food.image
- Triangle paratha (cropped).JPG
- Food.image_alt
- A triangular flatbread that is brown with some darker spots, served next to yoghurt
- Food.caption
- Plain paratha
- Food.type
- Flatbread
- Food.region
- Northern Indian Subcontinent
- Food.national_cuisine
- India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago, Myanmar, Malaysia
- Food.course
- Breakfast or other meal
- Food.main_ingredient
- Atta (or maida), ghee (or oil), water, salt
- Food.minor_ingredient
- Various stuffings (such as potato, cauliflower, or radish)
- Food.variations
- Mughlai paratha, Dhakai paratha, kathi roll, paratha roll