Plain Paratha
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this paratha have any filling?
No, this is a plain, unfilled flatbread, prized for its flaky, layered texture.
Is it very oily?
It is cooked with just enough oil or ghee to achieve a crisp exterior without being excessively greasy.
Can I request this to be made vegan?
Yes, you can request it to be cooked in vegetable oil instead of ghee or butter.
Is the shape round or triangular?
It is most traditionally folded into a triangle or a square before rolling to create its distinct layers.
What is commonly eaten with Plain Paratha?
It is extremely popular with a side of plain yogurt, mango pickle, or a robust potato curry.
About Plain Paratha
A paratha is a flatbread made from whole-wheat atta, layered and cooked on a griddle rather than puffed in an oven. The plain version skips any filling and relies entirely on the fold for its character: the dough is brushed with ghee, folded over on itself, then rolled out again so that thin sheets of dough trap pockets of fat. On the tawa those sheets separate as they cook, which is why a plain paratha pulls apart in flakes when you break it open. At BHARAT each one is rolled and griddled fresh to order. We use whole-wheat flour and cook with ghee or butter, though you can ask for oil instead, and like all our vegetarian breads it is prepared without pork in a halal-friendly kitchen. The result is heavier and richer than a simple tawa roti but lighter than the stuffed parathas, since there is nothing inside it. That makes it the most versatile bread on the list. It works as a plain accompaniment to almost any dal or gravy, soaking up sauce without competing with it, and it is just as good on its own with a spoon of yogurt and a little pickle on the side. Our kitchen is led by a chef from Uttarakhand.
Two minutes from Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium and Lancaster Hotel; free parking at the Bangchak gas station right next door. Visit BHARAT →
See also: the Breads menu · how our tandoor breads are made · tandoori dishes to pair with bread · North Indian food in Bangkok.