Whether you have it with dal or sabzi, or simply relish it as it is - a good flatbread can make or break an Indian meal. Thepla, bhakri, koki, paratha, kulcha and naan are some of the amazing flatbreads that Indian cuisine has to offer. Flatbreads are a staple in almost every world cuisine imaginable, but how do Indian breads compare with their counterparts at a global level? A recent list released by the online food guide Taste Atlas revealed the list of best flatbreads in the world. The ranking released on July 6, 2023, has featured many Indian flatbreads in the top 50 of the list including butter garlic naan, paratha and more. Take a look:
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"Flatbreads have been enjoyed across different cultures for centuries, with each region adding its own distinct flavours and techniques to this culinary creation. While determining the absolute best flatbread would be an impossible task for anyone, we've turned to mathematics and counted your votes - as we always do," read the caption to the post.
Indian flatbreads clearly made a mark in the list of best-rated flatbreads by Taste Atlas. Among the top five, two entries were Indian. Butter garlic naan was on the number two spot while naan collectively won the fifth spot in the list. Meanwhile, the best-rated flatbread on number one was Roti Canai, a Malaysian crispy bread with multiple layers that are also believed to be of Indian origin. Among the next few rankings were breads like paratha, Amritsari kulcha and the simple roti. Aloo paratha, roomali roti, Kashmiri naan and aloo naan also found a mention in the top 50. Meanwhile, among international breads, there was lavash, pita bread, Focaccia and tortilla among the popular ones.
In case all this chatter about breads has got you drooling, we have just what you need. Explore Indian breads beyond roti and paratha and tantalise your tastebuds. Click here for a list of less-known Indian breads with recipes that you have simply got to try.