On Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:08:14 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>What are the differences between chapati, roti, paratha? Regional
>preferences? Used differently? (How so?)
>
>TIA.

Do you mean the actual physical differences or uses? Some are just
accompaniments, some incorporate the meal itself in stuffing and some
are used almost as utensils to transfer food from plate/leaf to mouth.

A lot of the variability in texture and cooking depends on the
grains/legumes used in the dough/batter and the fillings. This, of
course, is regional availability and tradition.

Interesting that you brought it up today, as we had lunch at an Indian
restaurant today and I am a big naan fan. This place has superb naan.
One of the things I like about visiting Indian restaurants is the
variety of flat breads.

I have a book, but (and I hate to admit it), but Wiki-o-the-moment has
a decent article about the basics.

I can dig out a couple of books if you have specific questions and
frankly, it's been awhile since I heard your voice....I could find a
phone, too.

Boron