Paratha

Paratha is a type of Indian bread that is golden-brown in color, flaky and layered, and is typically eaten for breakfast. The name is derived from the words parat and atta (flour), and refers to the cooked, layered dough. It is made of whole wheat flour and baked in ghee (Indian clarified butter). It is available in round, triangular, square, or heptagonal shapes.

Boiled potatoes, cauliflower, garlic, ginger, chili, paneer, or radish are common fillings for parathas. Pickles, yogurt, homemade chutneys, or meat and vegetable curries are sometimes served with them. Paratha is traditionally served with lassi, a popular yogurt-based drink in Punjab.

Although the flatbread originated in Peshawar, Pakistan, it has since spread throughout India and can be found at a variety of street stands and roadside eateries. Parotta is the name given to the southern Indian version. Another way to eat paratha is to shape it into a pipe and dip it in tea. Parathas are irresistible in the morning because they are versatile, buttery, and aromatic, and this may be the key to their popularity.