Kulcha is a
Persian term for a disc-shaped loaf of
leavened bread
Bread is a baked food product made from water, flour, and often yeast. It is a staple food across the world, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. Throughout recorded history and around the world, it has been an important part of many cu ...
.
In
India
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, this term is commonly used for regular English bread (which is disc-shaped).
Origin and terminology
The term ''kulcha'' is Persian and describes a disc-shaped loaf of bread, bun or even biscuit.
However, in India this term came to be associated with round breads popularized during the
British colonial period.
In some parts of India, naan or
tandoori parantha is often confused with kulcha.
See also
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List of Indian breads
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List of Pakistani breads
References
External links
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{{Indian Dishes
Indian breads
Pakistani breads
Indian cuisine
Kashmiri cuisine
Punjabi cuisine
Punjabi words and phrases
Roti
Flatbread dishes