Kulcha is a
Persian
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term for a disc-shaped loaf of
leavened bread
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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
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In some parts of India, naan or
tandoori parantha is often confused with kulcha.
See also
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List of Indian breads
Indian breads are a wide variety of flatbreads and crêpes that are an integral part of Indian cuisine. Their variation reflects the diversity of Indian culture and food habits.
Ingredients
Most flatbreads from northern India are unleavened and ...
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List of Pakistani breads
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References
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