This recipe uses buttermilk for a soft, pliable dough. The exact amount of buttermilk may vary based on your flour's absorbency; add just enough to form a stiff dough. For a variation in flavor and appearance, you can substitute the cumin with black poppy seeds....

A classic Vedic bread, this recipe creates a firm dough that puffs into a steam-filled balloon when fried. • Preparation time: 15 minutes • Dough resting time: 0.5 to 3 hours • Cooking time: 30 minutes • Yield: 16 standard pooris (5-inch) or 8 giant pooris (10-inch)...

This paratha features a rich, nutty flavor from slowly toasted chickpea flour (besan). Blended with unbleached flour, garam masala, and ghee, the dough becomes a unique half-pastry, half-bread. While it requires extra time for resting and chilling, it's perfect for a...

This recipe produces one of the flakiest, richest parathas in existence. The dough is first shortened with ghee, then brushed with a rich butter paste during shaping, and finally shallow-fried rather than griddle-fried. The result is a Vedic counterpart to Western...

A specialty of Punjab, India, this flavorful flatbread (paratha) is made with a delicious blend of sweet corn flour (makai) and whole wheat flour, spiced with ajwain seeds and fresh green chilies. The wheat flour provides the necessary gluten to make the corn-based...

This is a festive, sweet flatbread, perfect for a special breakfast or treat. The traditional filling is jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), which has a rich, molasses-like flavor. If you can't find jaggery, grated maple sugar, date sugar, or even your favorite jam or...

This classic North Indian flatbread features a hearty whole wheat dough stuffed with a savory, spiced radish filling. The key flavors come from pungent radish (mooli), balanced by toasted ajwain (carom) and coriander seeds. While traditional Indian mooli is ideal,...

This recipe creates a classic pea-stuffed flatbread. The filling uses vegetable oil instead of ghee, which keeps it soft and prevents congealing, making these parathas delicious even when served at room temperature. Frozen baby peas are an excellent substitute for...

This classic Indian flatbread is generously stuffed with a savory, spiced cauliflower filling. The combination of fresh ginger and warm garam masala creates a filling that is delicious on its own, but pairs perfectly with fresh chutney or yogurt. • Preparation time:...

Aloo Paratha is a beloved Indian classic, featuring a spicy potato filling tucked inside a flaky, whole-wheat flatbread. This recipe, inspired by the famous "Paratha Gully" of Old Delhi, creates a comforting and satisfying meal. While stuffed parathas take time to...