Parotta

Parotta or Porotta is a Subcontinental layered flatbread made from Maida or Atta, alternatively known as flaky ribbon pancake. It is very common in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and widely available in other states like Karnataka, Maharashtra and countries like Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka.

For the similar North Indian flatbread, see Paratha.

Parotta
Alternative namesPorotta, Parotta, Malabar porotta
TypeFlatbread , crispy multi layered bread
Place of originIndia
Main ingredientsMaida or Atta, ghee or oil

Porottas (Parathas) are often available as street food[1] and in restaurants across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. At some places it is also served at weddings, religious festivals and feasts. It is prepared by kneading maida/wheat flour, egg (in some recipes), oil or ghee and water. The dough is beaten into thin layers and later forming a round spiralled into a ball using these thin layers. The ball is rolled flat and pan fried.[2][3]

History

Parotta has its origins in Tamilnadu, where Tamil workers used it as an affordable source of nutrition. It then made its way to Malabar, Kerala with the Tamil workers. [4]

  • Preparation of balls
  • Seasoning of balls
  • Balls ready to be kneaded
  • Round spiralled ball of knead dough.
  • Frying Parotta
  • Tandoori Parota
  • Hot Parottas
  • Kothu Parotta (with Chicken gravy)
  • Roti canai, also known as roti parotta
  • Chilli Parotta served with raita

Health impact

Similar to any food product made from Maida (refined flour), Parotta / Porotta has been deemed unhealthy by some doctors.[5] This has resulted in the introduction and popularization of "atta porotta", which is porotta fully made from atta (whole wheat flour) mostly available only in urban areas.

See also

References
  1. Saravanan, T. (18 January 2013). "Flavours from the footpath". Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  2. "Kerala Paratha Recipe".
  3. Kannampilly, Vijayan (2003). The essential Kerala cookbook. Penguin Books. p. 179. ISBN 0-14-302950-9.
  4. |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/the-4-south-indian-dishes-that-have-a-foreign-origin-6725331.html/amp |title=The 4 South Indian dishes that have a foreign orig |website=moneycontrol.com |type=Opinion}}
  5. Mallady, Shastry V. (12 August 2013). "Parottas loaded with danger, say docs". The Hindu.
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