Paratha (Pan-Fried Flatbread)

I grew up eating Paratha almost everyday, packing them with a vegetable and mango pickle for lunch at school. My mom made them with whole wheat flour and used very little oil to cook them, unlike the Punjabi Parathas that are fried with a generous amount of oil and served with a pat of butter […]


Puri (Fried Indian Bread)

There are many kinds of Indian breads. Most of them are unleavened flatbreads made with whole wheat flour and water, likeĀ puri (pronounced POO-ree). PuriĀ is rolled out, deep-fried, and served fresh out of the hot oil. It’s not only fun to make, but fun to watch the puris puff up as they cook. I love the […]