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Top 5 Indian Breads

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

There's a huge variety of different kinds of bread that is served with Indian food. Here are some of the most popular ones...

1. Chapati (unleavened Indian flatbread))

The beauty of Chapatis is that they can be eaten with anything!
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2. Parathas (unleavened pan-fried Indian flatbread)

Parathas (pan-fried Indian flatbread) are for when you want to spoil yourself! Crispy and flaky, they go well with most Indian dishes be it a gravied curry or a dry stir-fry.
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3. Aaloo Paratha (potato paratha)

Aaloo parathas taste delicious with fresh, thick cream or a knob of unsalted, home-made butter!
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4. Poori (unleavened fried Indian flatbread)

Serve this crispy, golden bread with any dish - vegetarian or otherwise - and your favorite pickle.
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5. Naan (leavened Indian flatbread)

Serve this delicious bread hot, with popular dishes like Tandoori Chicken or kebabs of different kinds.
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