Mughlai paratha
Mughlai paratha made in Karnataka, India | |
| Type | Paratha |
|---|---|
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Bengal Subah |
| Region or state | Bengal |
| Associated cuisine | Bangladesh, India |
| Main ingredients | Paratha, keema (minced meat), egg, ghee, onions, spices, salt and pepper |
Mughlai paratha (Bengali: মোগলাই পরোটা, romanized: Moglai pôroṭa) is a popular Bengali street food consisting of a flatbread (paratha) wrapped around or stuffed with keema (spiced minced meat) and/or egg. It is believed to have originated in the Bengal Subah during the time of the Mughal Empire as a derivative of the Turkish Gözleme or the Yemeni Motabbaq. The dish is believed to be prepared for the royal court of Mughal Emperor Jahangir.