paratha

Definition

an Indian bread with a texture somewhat resembling puff pastry; sometimes stuffed with vegetables etc.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi पराठा (parāṭhā). Doublet of parotta.

Example Sentences

• "“It was homemade parathas with keema mattar — ground lamb with peas."
• "Gerry ordered poppadoms and parathas and then he was interrupted by requests for vindaloos, chicken madrases and sag joshes, rice, raita and nan, from Priest, Morgan and Maria Grazia."