Indian Fry Breads and Flat Breads

Roti is a general name used for Indian Bread. But the other words used in Indian languages, chapati, phulka, bhakari, paratha, poori, poli, naan, kulcha are also different varities breads.

Each name refers to a different kind. Poli is sweet, chapati and paratha is made with whole wheat flour, naan is a north indian roti made with plain flour, poori and bhatura are deep fried etc.

A variety of grains is used to make different kinds of rotis. Whole wheat flour is used more commonly which is healthier because of the fiber content in it. Jowar flour, rice flour , maize flour, millet flour are used to make 'Bhakari' in different regions.

These flours are used individually or a mixture of these flours is used. The mixing of flours adds to the taste, colour, texture of that particular roti.

The everyday roti is generally chapati or Phulka. If you are watching your fat intake, phulka will be better for you.

Deliciously deep fried Poori is made and should be consumed occasionally. It can be a part of any meal, breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. It is also good to take when you go for a picnic. You will find here receipes for a variety of Plain poori, Spinach poori, Spicy Masala Poori

Poori goes well with Potato subji or with sagu.

You can also have Poori with any curry or chutney or pickle.

Bhatura is another fry bread that is a popular Punjabi dish. It is eaten with channa masala.

Indian Bread Recipes

Chapati

- Indian Flat Bread - made with whole wheat flour.

Punjabi Naan Bread

- Punjabi roti with plain flour.

Methi Paratha

- Flat Bread with fenugreek leaves and whole wheat flour.

Aloo Paratha - Potato Bread

- Potato stuffed whole wheat flour bread

Poori - Indian Fry bread

- Poori - Indian Fry Bread

Phulka - Whole wheat flour - no fat/ low fat bread

Palak Poori

Masala Poori - Spicy Fry Bread

Bhatura - A variety of Indian Fry Bread served with chickpea curry.

Paratha - North Indian Rich Flat Bread

Palak Paratha - Spinach leaves and Whole wheat flour flat bread.

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