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From butter garlic naan to blue cheese naan, the maida-based flatbread is the heart of India. Whether you’re having a rich serving of Dal Makhani or the all-time favourite butter chicken, pairing the curries, gravies, and even sabzis with a naan can make your meal wholesome.
With the latest list of the top 50 best breads by TasteAtlas, butter garlic naan grabbed the first position, endorsing the fact that your favourite flatbread is loved all over the world. The best part is that Indian breads like Amritsari Kulcha, paratha, bhatura, and all sorts of rotis have also made it to the top 50. Read on to learn more about these different kinds of flatbreads and what sets them apart.
Rank 1: Butter Garlic Naan
While Naan collectively has bagged the 8th position out of the 50 best breads, one of its most beloved variants butter garlic naan, tops the list. Made with all-purpose flour with a filling of finely chopped garlic (lehsun), butter garlic naan is traditionally prepared in a tandoor. The naan filled with garlic is served with a sumptuous amount of butter on top, and it pairs perfectly with Indian curries, gravies, and dry sabzis.
Rank 2: Amritsari Kulcha
As the name suggests, this is a Punjabi flatbread that emerged from the culturally rich city of Amritsar. The dough for Amritsari Kulcha is similar to that of a classic naan. However, the distinction comes in the sumptuous filling made with a mixture of mashed potatoes, chopped onions, green chillies, and a blend of spices. It is usually paired with chole (Punjabi curry made with chickpeas), laccha onion, and spicy chutney.
Rank 6: Parotta
Parotta is a South Indian flatbread known for its flaky and buttery texture. Its soft and chewy layers make it the perfect bread to pair with curries like salna, korma, etc. Apart from being one of the go-to orders at a South Indian restaurant, parotta is also popularly served at religious festivals, weddings, and events.
Rank 8: Naan (Collectively)
With an array of different types of naan like butter naan, garlic naan, blue cheese naan, keema naan, Peshwari naan, and much more, the category has bagged the 8th rank in the list of 50 best breads in the world.
Rank 18: Paratha
Paratha is the go-to breakfast choice in North India, and it is a Punjabi classic that is now enjoyed across the globe. The best part about a paratha is its versatility, as you can fill it with any of your leftover sabzi or dal, and you’ll get a quick and healthy breakfast ready to go.
Rank 26: Bhatura
Bhatura is another North Indian staple that is widely popular as a street food in the lanes of the national capital, Delhi. Paired with a spicy serving of chole, bhatura is also a cosy brunch option across the country.
Rank 28: Aloo Naan
Aloo naan is prepared with a traditional maida-based dough and a hearty filling of potatoes. The filling is made with mashed potatoes, finely chopped onions, chillies, and spices.
Rank 35: Roti
Roti is the staple flatbread that’s present on almost every plate in a typical Indian household. While the traditional roti is made with whole wheat flour, there are many variants that are enjoyed in different parts of the country, like missi roti, rumali roti, jowar roti, tandoori roti, and so on.
