18 types of Indian Parathas that you can't resist (2024)

Feb 10, 2023

BY: Rishabh Raj

Indian Parathas that you need to try

India enjoys parathas with every meal, from breakfast to dinner, which is why the country has a wide variety of parathas. Tap next to learn about 18 types of Indian parathas that you can't resist.

Pyaz Paratha

As the name suggests, this paratha is stuffed with fried or raw onion and offers a subtle sweetness and crunch in taste.

Aloo Paratha

The most popular paratha variation, which is made with boiled and mashed potatoes and seasoned with salt, pepper, onion, chilli, coriander leaves, and chaat masala.

Gobhi Paratha

It's a seasonal paratha available during the winter and is made with raw or pan-fried cauliflower seasoned with salt, pepper, green, chilli, and lots of coriander.

Methi Paratha

Another winter paratha, which is made with fresh fenugreek leaves, wheat flour, and oil or ghee.

Mooli Paratha

This is also a winter paratha made with grated radish, either stuffed raw or pan-fried in dough, and is best served with pickle and curd.

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Ajwain Paratha

This is an evergreen paratha made with carom seeds nicely kneaded in the dough or topped on the paratha before it is rolled out. It is best served with Masala Chai.

Paneer Paratha

This is often loved by all and is made with crumbled paneer seasoned with salt, pepper, onion, and coriander leaves.

Matar Paratha

Another winter paratha made with nicely roasted and mashed fresh peas, seasoned with coriander powder, garlic, ginger, and cumin powder.

Laccha Paratha

It is a flaky, layered paratha made with dough and oil/ghee and slowly cooked on a preheated tawa.

Malabar Paratha

It is a form of laccha paratha which is flaky and layered and is Kerala's very own prized possession, served with ghee roast dishes or Chettinad Curry.

Dhakai Paratha

This paratha originated in Dhaka and is round and flaky, similar to a Bhatura.

Mughlai Paratha

It is a popular Bengali street food that consists of soft fried bread stuffed with keema, egg, onions, and pepper.

Petai Paratha

It is also a popular paratha of Bengal, which is first evenly cooked and then beaten up and broken into small pieces.

Kizhi Parotta

It is a popular paratha variation from Kerala and is made by steaming Malabar Parotta in banana leaves along with meat curries on top.

Veechu Parotta

It is a native dish of Tamil Nadu, in which the dough is folded multiple times to make a square shape.

Dal Paratha

A popular paratha from Bihar and UP, made with cooked chana dal, which is further roasted along with salt, coriander leaves, and asafoetida and then stuffed in dough.

Sattu Paratha

It’s a native dish of Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP, and is made with spiced sattu, seasoned with mustard oil, garlic, and onion, which is stuffed in dough.

Spinach Paratha

Another seasonal paratha is made with pureed spinach kneaded well in flour and then cooked with ghee or oil.

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