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

Naan

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

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

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

Chapati is similar to roti but is usually thinner and softer. It is also made from wholemeal flour and cooked on a tava.

Puri

Puri is a deep-fried bread made from unleavened dough. It is often served with halwa, chana masala, or potato curry.

Bhatura

Bhatura is a large, fluffy, deep-fried bread made from leavened dough. It is commonly served with chole, a spicy chickpea curry.

Sheermal

Sheermal is a slightly sweet, saffron-flavored flatbread that is often enjoyed with kebabs or qorma.

Taftan

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

Kulcha is a type of leavened bread that is often stuffed with potato, onion, or paneer. It is typically baked in a tandoor.

See Also

• Pakistani cuisine
• List of Indian breads
• Flatbread
• Tandoor