1. A flatbread from Indian cuisine made with whole wheat flour, ghee, and sometimes filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese, then pan-fried until crispy.
Usage: Also spelled 'parotta' or 'pratha' in some regions.; Common in South Asian cuisine, especially Indian and Pakistani cooking.

Examples

• She made parathas for breakfast filled with spiced potatoes and onions.
• The restaurant serves parathas with a side of yogurt and pickle.
• My grandmother's homemade parathas are much better than store-bought ones.
• We ordered aloo paratha, which is paratha stuffed with seasoned potatoes.
• Parathas are best eaten hot, straight off the griddle.