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World Bread Day: Regional Indian breads

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Mid-Day
Lifestyle
By Raaina Jain
Published Oct 16, 2024

Baati

A staple in Rajasthan, it is an unleavened bread, usually baked or roasted, and then dunked in ghee before consuming. Litti from Bihar is another similar bread.

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Bhakri

Bhakri is an unleavened flatbread made of millets like ragi, jowar or rice flour. It is most commonly eaten in Maharashtra.

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Thaalipeeth

It is a multi-grain bread typically included in Maharashtrian cuisine. Thaalipeeth makes for a spicy and savoury dish.

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Kulcha

Kulcha is a staple in Punjab and other parts of North India. It is made of maida and can also be stuffed with aloo, paneer, etc.

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Appam

Appam is a soft, flat, pancake-like bread prepared with fermented rice batter and coconut milk. It is most commonly eaten in Kerala.

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Sheermal

With origins in Iran, Sheermal is a saffron-flavoured, mildly sweet flatbread which is a staple in Awadhi and Nizami cuisine.

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Poi

Poi is a leavened bun-like bread made by the traditional bakers of Goa. It is made with whole wheat and added bran.

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Other common Indian breads are roti/chapati, paratha, dosa, puri, bhatura, thepla, etc.

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