پراٹھا
paratha
paratha is the Urdu word for Indian bread.
A paratha is specifically a layered, pan-fried flatbread, distinguishing it from the simpler, non-fried 'roti' or 'chapati'.
Meaning: Indian bread (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
paratha
Did you know?
- While usually savory, a sweet version called meetha paratha is made by layering the dough with sugar or jaggery, transforming the bread into a dessert.
- The texture of a perfect 'paratha' is often described using the word 'khasta', which is a specific Urdu adjective for 'flaky' or 'crisp' that goes hand-in-hand with the bread.
- The word paratha is often used as a shorthand for a hearty breakfast in South Asia, where it is traditionally paired with a dollop of white butter or a bowl of yogurt.
Examples in context
- مجھے پراٹھا بہت پسند ہے۔mujhe paratha bahut pasand hai.I like paratha very much.
- کیا آپ نے پراٹھا کھایا؟kya aap ne paratha khaya?Did you eat paratha?
- ناشتے میں گرم پراٹھا بنائیں۔nashte mein garam paratha banayen.Make a hot paratha for breakfast.
Example conversation
Two people are talking in a kitchen during breakfast.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعمر، کیا آپ کو پراٹھا چاہیے؟Umar, kya aap ko paratha chahiye?Umar, do you want paratha?
- عمر Omarجی عائشہ، مجھے بہت بھوک لگی ہے۔Ji Aisha, mujhe bahut bhook lagi hai.Yes Aisha, I am very hungry.
- عائشہ Ayeshaمیں ابھی آپ کے لیے پراٹھا لاتی ہوں۔Main abhi aap ke liye paratha laati hoon.I will bring paratha for you right now.
- عمر Omarبہت شکریہ۔Bahut shukriya.Thank you very much.
