chapatis
The easiest of the Indian breads, chapatis are a simple unleavened flatbread.
breads
There are a variety of Indian breads, and not all are flatbreads.
From naan to chapatis and roti, here are some of the most popular ones. Gluten-free? There are recipes here for you, too.
naan
Leavened bread, cooked on a griddle, in a tandoor or even a barbecue. Naan is one of world's favourite breads.
dinner rolls
These bread rolls, pão, come from the Portuguese influence on Indian cuisine. They are very similar to Western bread rolls, but have a subtle Indian twist.
puri
Puri are a fried bread made with unleavened dough. When served they should be quite light, puffy and about the size of a mango.
cornmeal roti
The famous Punjabi cornmeal roti, or makki ki roti. These flatbreads roti are made from an unleavened dough made from maize flour and cooked on a griddle.