List of Pakistani breads
List of Pakistani breads
Pakistani cuisine features a variety of breads, which are a staple in the diet of the people. These breads are typically made from wheat flour and are often served with curries, lentil dishes, and vegetable dishes. Below is a list of some of the most popular Pakistani breads.
Types of Pakistani Breads[edit]
Naan
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Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread that is commonly served with various dishes. It is often topped with sesame seeds, nigella seeds, or garlic.
Roti
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Roti is an unleavened flatbread made from wholemeal flour. It is a staple in Pakistani households and is usually cooked on a tava (a flat or slightly concave iron griddle).
Paratha
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Paratha is a layered, unleavened flatbread that is often stuffed with various fillings such as potato, cauliflower, or paneer. It is typically fried in ghee or oil.
Chapati
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Chapati is similar to roti but is usually thinner and softer. It is also made from wholemeal flour and cooked on a tava.
Puri
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Puri is a deep-fried bread made from unleavened dough. It is often served with halwa, chana masala, or potato curry.
Bhatura
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Bhatura is a large, fluffy, deep-fried bread made from leavened dough. It is commonly served with chole, a spicy chickpea curry.
Sheermal
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Sheermal is a slightly sweet, saffron-flavored flatbread that is often enjoyed with kebabs or qorma.
Taftan
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Taftan is a leavened bread made with milk, yogurt, and eggs, often flavored with saffron and cardamom. It is baked in a clay oven.
Kulcha
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Kulcha is a type of leavened bread that is often stuffed with potato, onion, or paneer. It is typically baked in a tandoor.
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