Paratha

in Indian cuisine, a sort of "flatbread" that is served with dishes.

in Indian cuisine, a sort of “flatbread” that is served with dishes. The paratha(s) should have a thickness of about 3 mm. They are made from flour, dal, ghee (clarified butter), salt and a little water. The dough is flattened with a rolling pin and cooked on a “tava” (hot metal plate) with butter or ghee.

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