paratha
bread
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Paratha is an unleavened Indian wheat bread that is typically fried on a griddle. It is a variation of chapati, another type of Indian flatbread made from wheat flour dough. Parathas can be stuffed with vegetables like potato or onion, or with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), making them a hearty meal. Similar flatbreads are found across Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia.123
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