Parotta

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Parotta
File:Malabar Parota and egg curry.JPG
Kerala Parota with Egg Curry
Origin
Place of origin Kerala
Region or state South India
Details
Type Flatbread
Main ingredient(s) Maida flour, eggs, ghee or oil

A parotta, porotta or barotta is a layered flatbread made from maida flour, from the culinary tradition of Southern India and parts of, especially Kerala,[1] as well as Tamil Nadu. Parottas are usually available as street food [2] and in restaurants across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka. At some places it is also served at weddings, religious festivals and feasts. It is prepared by kneading maida, egg (in some recipes), oil or ghee and water. The dough is beaten into thin layers and later forming a round spiralled into a ball using these thin layers. The ball is rolled flat and roasted.[3][4]

Usually, parottas are eaten with vegetable kuruma or chicken, mutton or beef saalna[5] (a spicy curry). Chilli parotta and Kothu Parotta are prepared using parottas. Maida is kneaded using egg, oil or ghee, and water. The dough is beaten into thin layers and then formed into a round ball.

Types of parotta

Type Description
Coin Parotta A layered parotta made using Maida, Egg and Cooking Oil
Kerala/Malabar Parotta Same as Coin Parotta. Larger in size. This name is used in Kerala
Veechu Parotta Similar to Rumali Roti. Very thin parotta. This name is used in Tamil Nadu
Poricha Parotta The dough is prepared the same way as coin parotta. However, after grilling the parotta in a pan, it is shallow fried in oil(Virudunagar)
Ceylon Parotta Two layered parotta usually with stuffing in between. Often rectangle in shape
Madurai Parotta Multi layered parotta, fluffy and soft. Favorite among residents of Madurai

Gallery

  • Hot Parottas

  • Kothu Parotta (Chicken) as served in Tamil Nadu, India

  • Tandoori Parota

  • Round spiralled ball of knead dough.

  • Parotta made of atta

See also

References

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