Paratha Recipes
Layered, flaky flatbread — plain, stuffed with potato, keema, or gobhi. The everyday Pakistani breakfast bread.
What is Paratha?
Layered, flaky flatbread — plain, stuffed with potato, keema, or gobhi. The everyday Pakistani breakfast bread.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloo Paratha — Spiced Potato Stuffed Flatbread | Punjab | 40m | 30m | Medium | 4 |
| Keema Paratha Lahori | Punjab | 30m | 30m | Medium | 4 |
| Aloo Paratha South Punjab | South Punjab | 25m | 30m | Medium | 4 |
| Peshawari Stuffed Chapati | KP | 25m | 25m | Medium | 4 |
All Paratha Recipes
Aloo Paratha — Spiced Potato Stuffed Flatbread
Aloo Paratha is Pakistan's most beloved breakfast bread — whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced potato filling, cooked on a tawa (griddle) with butter or ghee until crisp and golden on the outside, soft within. It is the meal that gets children out of bed without argument.
Keema Paratha Lahori
Lahori Keema Paratha is a masterclass in stuffed flatbread — whole wheat paratha packed with spiced minced meat, pan-fried in ghee until shattering-crispy on the outside, hearty and warming within.
Aloo Paratha South Punjab
South Punjab Aloo Paratha is a rustic, generously spiced potato-stuffed flatbread with a more assertive spice profile than the Lahori version — reflecting the bold culinary personality of Multan and beyond.
Peshawari Stuffed Chapati
Peshawari Stuffed Chapati is a thick, hearty KP-style flatbread filled with spiced potato and onion — cooked on a tawa with minimal fat for a wholesome, filling breakfast that fuels mountain people.