India · South Asia
Paratha
Also known as पराठा
A whole-wheat flatbread folded and layered with ghee before griddling, the lamination producing a distinctly flaky bite similar to a savoury pastry.
Method
Griddle (Layered, Fat-Folded)
Hydration
58%
water to flour
Glycemic index
66
Medium GI
Energy
320 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 5
- chewiness
- 5
- aroma
- 6
- moistness
- 5
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 320 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Flaky layered rounds
- Golden crisp edges
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Salt
- Fat / Butter
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.