🥙 Paratha

🍛 Description: A layered or stuffed flatbread cooked on a griddle (tawa) with ghee or oil, Parathas are hearty, comforting, and endlessly versatile. They can be plain and flaky or generously filled with spiced potatoes, paneer, cauliflower, or lentils.

📍 Origin: Punjab & North India, now loved across the subcontinent.

🥔 Popular Fillings: Aloo (potato), Gobi (cauliflower), Methi (fenugreek), Paneer (cottage cheese), and seasonal greens.

💡 Cultural Note: In rural Punjab, parathas are often served with freshly churned butter (makhan) and a glass of lassi, making them a complete, satisfying meal.

Cypriot Parallel: Similar to a stuffed pita or flatbread, but with aromatic spice-infused fillings and a richer, layered texture.

👉 Tear, dip, and savour the layers!