Leavened Breads of India

Roti is a flatbread made from whole wheat flour and is a staple food in many parts of India.

Naan is a leavened flatbread made from refined wheat flour (maida).

Misal Pav is a popular street food from Maharashtra and is not a type of paratha.

Naan is made with yeast while kulcha is made with baking powder, naan is cooked in a tandoor while kulcha is cooked on a griddle, and naan is usually served with curries while kulcha is served with chole.

Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread made from wheat flour and stuffed with a sweet filling made from lentils, jaggery, and coconut.

Bhatura is a leavened flatbread made from refined wheat flour (maida).

Thepla is a Gujarati flatbread made from whole wheat flour and spices.

Poori is a deep-fried bread made from whole wheat flour (atta).

Vada Pav is a popular street food from Maharashtra made from a potato patty sandwiched between two pieces of bread.

Kulcha is a leavened flatbread made from refined wheat flour (maida).

Paratha is a popular Punjabi flatbread made from whole wheat flour and stuffed with various fillings.

Misal Pav is a popular street food from Maharashtra made from a spicy curry served with bread.

Dal Baati Churma is a popular Rajasthani dish made from lentils, wheat balls, and a sweet dish made from wheat flour and jaggery.

Pav Bhaji is a popular street food from Maharashtra made from a spicy vegetable curry served with bread.

Bedmi Puri is a popular Uttar Pradesh dish made from a deep-fried bread made from whole wheat flour and lentils.