Phulka: meaning, definitions and examples

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phulka

 

[ หˆphสŠlkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A type of Indian bread made from whole wheat flour, typically cooked on a griddle.

Synonyms

chapati, naan, roti.

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Word Description / Examples
phulka

A type of unleavened flatbread that is usually lighter and puffier. Often eaten with everyday meals in India, especially in homes.

  • She made fresh phulkas for dinner to go with the dal.
  • Phulkas puff up nicely when cooked on a hot griddle.
roti

A general term for unleavened flatbread that can refer to various types including chapati and phulka. It is versatile and found throughout South Asia. Can be used to describe everyday bread or specific variants.

  • Roti is a common accompaniment to Indian dishes.
  • Different regions have their unique ways of making roti.
chapati

Another type of unleavened flatbread similar to phulka but generally thicker and more widespread across different regions in India.

  • Chapatis are a staple in many North Indian diets.
  • He rolled out the dough to make chapatis for lunch.
naan

A leavened, oven-baked flatbread that is more common in restaurant settings or special occasions. It is richer, often made with yogurt, and can be topped with butter or garlic.

  • We ordered garlic naan to go with our curry.
  • Naan is a popular choice in Indian restaurants.

Examples of usage

  • She served hot phulkas with spicy curry for dinner.
  • The aroma of freshly cooked phulkas filled the kitchen.

Translations

Translations of the word "phulka" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น phulka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phulka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ phulka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ phulka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒซใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phulka

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ phulka

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท phulka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆู„ูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ phulka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ phulka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่–„้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ phulka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ phulka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒšแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ phulka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ phulka

Etymology

The word 'phulka' comes from Hindi and Urdu languages, where it refers to a type of unleavened bread. It is a popular staple in Indian cuisine, known for its light and fluffy texture. Phulkas are commonly served with curries, vegetables, or lentils. The process of making phulkas involves rolling out the dough into thin discs and cooking them on a hot griddle until they puff up. This cooking method gives phulkas their characteristic air pockets, making them light and delicious.