1. TYPES OF “PARATHAS” in Pakistan
By: Jannat
Beaconhouse School System
F-11 Girls Senior campus , Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Plain Paratha
Plain paratha is part of a traditional South Asian breakfast. Traditionally, it is made using ghee but oil is also used. Plain paratha can be eaten simply with a pat of butter spread on top or with chutney, pickles, ketchup, dahi or a raita or with meat or vegetable curries.

3. Aloo Paratha
Aloo paratha "potato paratha"is a bread dish originating from the Indo-Pak subcontinent. Aloo parathas consist of unleavened dough stuffed with a spiced mixture of mashed potato, which is rolled out and cooked on a hot tawa with butter or ghee.

4. Chili Paratha
Chili paratha, or mirch ka paratha as it is known in Pakistan is essentially a plain paratha shredded into small, bite-sized pieces mixed with sauteed onions, tomatoes, and chili powder. It is usually garnished with coriander leaves or green onions.

5. Gobi Paratha
Gobi paratha "cauliflower paratha"is a type of paratha or Parantha that is stuffed with flavored cauliflower and vegetables. It is a bread with North Indian origin, and is predominantly popular in the Indian Subcontinent.

6. Laccha Paratha
Laccha paratha literally means ring paratha and it is also a layered paratha. Laccha paratha is usually prepared from whole wheat atta, like other regular plain parathas, with a slightly different method of folding the dough. Laccha paratha is usually folded like a fan, and then in a circular roll and then flattened out again.

7. Matar Paratha
Matar paratha or peas paratha is stuffed with green peas along with masala.Matar paratha can be served plain or with mango pickle or lemon picke.

8. Cheese Paratha
Cheese paratha is prepared with spiced cheese stuffing. Cheese parathas are best served hot, because if the turn cold they become dense and chewy. Cheese paratha can be served with mango pickle, tomatoe ketchup or yogurt.