VegetarianBreakfastPunjab
Plain Paratha
Plain Paratha is a vegetarian breakfast from Punjab. It is made with whole wheat flour. One serving has about 200 kcal, 6 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? A simple unleavened whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle with minimal oil or ghee. Considered a staple in Indian meals, the plain parantha serves as a versatile accompaniment to many dishes or as a base for stuffed variants. It reflects the rustic simplicity of Indian cuisine.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving

- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- Punjab
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Style
- Healthy
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving

200kcal / serving
- Protein
- 6 g 10%
- Carbs
- 35 g 59%
- Fat
- 8 g 31%
- Fibre
- 5 g
| Iron | 1.5mg |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 20mg |
| VitaminB1 | 0.2mg |
How to make Plain Paratha: videos
Quick answers
Is Plain Paratha vegetarian?
Yes. Plain Paratha is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Plain Paratha?
About 200 kcal per serving, with 6 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Plain Paratha from?
Plain Paratha comes from Punjab.
What is Plain Paratha made of?
The main ingredients are whole wheat flour.
When do you eat Plain Paratha?
Plain Paratha is usually eaten as a breakfast.








