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Aloo ka Paratha vs Mooli ka Paratha

I don't think you guys are on the same page in terms of Sheermal/Taftan. Sheermal is thinner and alot more oily, it is also slightly sweet. Taftan is softer and more fluffy, it is not as oily or sweet. Here is a pictoral example of each.


Sheermal:
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Taftan:

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I have never heard of Taftan before. I googled it and I realized that it is what we refer to in Peshawar as 'kabli roti', although it is not necessarily fluffy or soft. Can be quite crispy as well.

However, the sheermal that you get in bakeries these days is not thin at all. It is like a flattened bun, but back when I was a kid, I remember having the type of sheermals you are describing.
 
Chapathi, Roti and Phulka are more or less the same. Tandoori roti is different as its made in a tandoor. Chapathi is mostly made on Tava whereas in phulka (also called Rotis) is also put directly in the fire after cooking on the Tava which causes it to puff up

Parantha is stuffed Roti but can be made of maida, besan instead of wheat. Stuffing can be anything edible. But it is not put directly in the fire

Roti, chapathi and phulka are the same thing. It's made from unleavened flour and cooked dry. It's what people in Pakistan (don't know about India) make in their homes.

However, the word roti has become generalized and it can be used to refer to a verity of flatbreads (except paratha). In fact, in Pashto, the word 'rotai' means a meal itself and not just the bread.

Naan/tandoori roti is what you normally get from shops. It is thicker and more filling than roti/chapathi/phulka, and are baked in tandoors (clay ovens).

Naans are more versatile because you can flavor it differently. You can add sesame seeds, zeera, or even keema (minced meat) and cheese if you go to a restaurant.

The tandoori rotis in northern Pakistan and Afghanistan are thicker than the ones you get in Punjab and Sindh.

Paratha: It's cooked with unleavened dough but its mixed with oil and shallow fried. It is prepared in a way that layers are formed. The art of making a great paratha is a complex one, because each layer needs to have its distinct flavor and texture, and it retains its softness even when it gets cold.

Like naans, they are versatile and can be flavored in many different ways, although it is normally eaten plain.

Thanks fellas. That was very helpful.
 
Never had mooli la paratha

Heck till this thread I hadn't even heard of mooli ka paratha

Finally its doesn't sound appetising anyway. Mooli? Seriously!?!?

Has any Karachiite had it? Never even heard of it and I've had my fair share of parathas over the years :))
 
Never had mooli la paratha

Heck till this thread I hadn't even heard of mooli ka paratha

Finally its doesn't sound appetising anyway. Mooli? Seriously!?!?

Has any Karachiite had it? Never even heard of it and I've had my fair share of parathas over the years :))

I would recommend you try it. If there was a reason mooli was every created, it was for mooli ka paranthas. Aalo can be enjoyed in a million ways, mooli' destiny was to be in mooli ka paranthas and hence it does it so well
 
Never had mooli la paratha

Heck till this thread I hadn't even heard of mooli ka paratha

Finally its doesn't sound appetising anyway. Mooli? Seriously!?!?

Has any Karachiite had it? Never even heard of it and I've had my fair share of parathas over the years :))
Its amazing.

It has the same spices as the aloo one but some prefer it spicier. Try it with ketchup, a chutney or even plain yogurt.
 
Never had mooli la paratha

Heck till this thread I hadn't even heard of mooli ka paratha

Finally its doesn't sound appetising anyway. Mooli? Seriously!?!?

Has any Karachiite had it? Never even heard of it and I've had my fair share of parathas over the years :))

TBH I've never had Mooli ka parantha myself, but I've heard of it.

In our house we only preferred, aloo, sada or meetha parantha..
 
I would recommend you try it. If there was a reason mooli was every created, it was for mooli ka paranthas. Aalo can be enjoyed in a million ways, mooli' destiny was to be in mooli ka paranthas and hence it does it so well

ok will do. first will hae to find a place which sells it (who knows its widely available and i never asked)
 
Sorry to be a killjoy but I love mince or lamb paratha. My apologise to potatoes and the mooli:narine Would be even better if I knew how to make it.
 
I have never heard of Taftan before. I googled it and I realized that it is what we refer to in Peshawar as 'kabli roti', although it is not necessarily fluffy or soft. Can be quite crispy as well.

However, the sheermal that you get in bakeries these days is not thin at all. It is like a flattened bun, but back when I was a kid, I remember having the type of sheermals you are describing.

The thin one is found in restaurants the fluffy one is found in bakeries in many places in karachi both are call sheermal.
 
Ketchup? Dear me, some people shouldn't be allowed to eat parathas.

Haha I knew this was coming.

As a ketchup addict I get it all the time, be it from friends or family or even this one chef at a hotel buffet who saw me dipping a piece of steak into ketchup.

Eggs, paratha, pasta, pizza, think the only thing I don't use ketchup with is deserts.
 
Haha I knew this was coming.

As a ketchup addict I get it all the time, be it from friends or family or even this one chef at a hotel buffet who saw me dipping a piece of steak into ketchup.

Eggs, paratha, pasta, pizza, think the only thing I don't use ketchup with is deserts.

Eating Parathas (even non stuffed) with ketchup has become very common in India with everyone growing up in cities and "taste" enhancers being used in ketchup no wonder its preferred over Butter,yogurt or even Achar not for me though,hate ketchup with anything desi except samosas.
 
Eating Parathas (even non stuffed) with ketchup has become very common in India with everyone growing up in cities and "taste" enhancers being used in ketchup no wonder its preferred over Butter,yogurt or even Achar not for me though,hate ketchup with anything desi except samosas.


I'm not a ketchup snob by any means, I also like it with samosas and nothing can beat it for fries, but paratha? Sorry but that's got to have some achar or at least some sort of spicy yoghurt if you are going to eat it with anything. Aloo paratha doesn't ask for much, just some respectful desi condiments. Be kind to your parathas guys what did they ever do to you?
 
I'm not a ketchup snob by any means, I also like it with samosas and nothing can beat it for fries, but paratha? Sorry but that's got to have some achar or at least some sort of spicy yoghurt if you are going to eat it with anything. Aloo paratha doesn't ask for much, just some respectful desi condiments. Be kind to your parathas guys what did they ever do to you?

I agree but i guess urban Moms don't mind anymore to give Ketchup instead of yogurt,butter.I have seen kids being sent to school wiith roti rolled in mixed fruit jam as for lunch.
 
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