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'''Paratha roll''' or roll paratha, originally in ([[Urdu]]: پراٹھا رول) is a popular [[Pakistani cuisine|Pakistani street food]] that is similar to [[shawarma]]. Paratha roll is a [[paratha]], a crispy oily flatbread, rolled around meat pieces or [[kebab]], vegetables, and sauces. While any choice of meat may be used the most popular choice of meat is chicken. |
'''Paratha roll''' or roll paratha, originally in ([[Urdu]]: پراٹھا رول) is a popular [[Pakistani cuisine|Pakistani street food]] that is similar to [[shawarma]]. Paratha roll is a [[paratha]], a crispy oily flatbread, rolled around meat pieces or [[kebab]], vegetables, and sauces. While any choice of meat may be used the most popular choice of meat is chicken. |
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== Origins == |
== Origins == |
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The dish can be traced back to the 1970s in the city of Karachi, Pakistan when Hafiz Habib ur Rehman first created it out of necessity while serving a customer at Silver Spoon Snack - his Karachi food outlet <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Imtiaz |first=Aysha |date=19 July 2023 |title=The crispy food KFC couldn't master |url=https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230718-why-kfc-failed-to-master-karachis-famed-paratha-rolls |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=[[BBC]]}}</ref>. Normally he would serve a Paratha and a Kebab on a plate with traditional sauce. However one day a customer in a hurry asked him to pack the Paratha and Kebab. Hurriedly, Hafiz Habib ur Rehman rolled the Kebab inside the Paratha, wrapped it in a wax paper, and handed it over to the customer. Another customer witnessing it asked for the same parcel, and Rehman made it a regular offering.<ref name=":0" /> |
The dish can be traced back to the 1970s in the city of Karachi, Pakistan when Hafiz Habib ur Rehman first created it out of necessity while serving a customer at Silver Spoon Snack - his Karachi food outlet <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Imtiaz |first=Aysha |date=19 July 2023 |title=The crispy food KFC couldn't master |url=https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230718-why-kfc-failed-to-master-karachis-famed-paratha-rolls |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=[[BBC]]}}</ref>. Normally he would serve a Paratha and a Kebab on a plate with traditional sauce. However one day a customer in a hurry asked him to pack the Paratha and Kebab. Hurriedly, Hafiz Habib ur Rehman rolled the Kebab inside the Paratha, wrapped it in a wax paper, and handed it over to the customer. Another customer witnessing it asked for the same parcel, and Rehman made it a regular offering.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=McKee |first=Amberley |date=2023-10-23 |title=Why Were KFC's Paratha Rolls Discontinued? |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-were-kfcs-paratha-rolls-051502974.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=[[Yahoo Life]] |language=en-US}}</ref> He developed a following for the dish by handing them out free with other orders and to passersby.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> |
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Subsequent attempts by multinational fast food chains to introduce Paratha Roll on their menu could not dent the following of the traditional Paratha Roll. In 2019, Kentucky Fried Chicken introduced Zingeratha - their version of the traditional Paratha Roll. However the reaction of Pakistani foodies remained mixed.<ref name=":0" /> Eventually, KFC removed Zingeratha from their menu after failing to mimic the traditional Chicken Paratha Roll.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Why Were KFC's Paratha Rolls Discontinued? |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-were-kfcs-paratha-rolls-051502974.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Yahoo Life |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Cultural importance == |
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For many Pakistanis the experience of a Paratha Roll has emotional connotations. In the Pakistani tradition [[Paratha|Parathas]] have been a staple item for breakfast. Pakistan is a predominantly traditional family system where mothers cook for the family. Many fans of Paratha Roll connect the experience with the memory of their mothers' cooking at home.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaidi |first=Hassan Belal |date=2015-03-30 |title=Who can refuse a paratha roll? |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1172785 |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yasin |first=Aamir |date=2015-09-14 |title=Parathas – crispy treats for every meal |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1206829 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref> |
For many Pakistanis the experience of a Paratha Roll has emotional connotations. In the Pakistani tradition [[Paratha|Parathas]] have been a staple item for breakfast. Pakistan is a predominantly traditional family system where mothers cook for the family. Many fans of Paratha Roll connect the experience with the memory of their mothers' cooking at home.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaidi |first=Hassan Belal |date=2015-03-30 |title=Who can refuse a paratha roll? |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1172785 |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yasin |first=Aamir |date=2015-09-14 |title=Parathas – crispy treats for every meal |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1206829 |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref> |
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According to the [[Institute of Business Administration, Karachi|Institute of Business Administration]]'s Sahar Nadeem Hamid, paratha rolls are a type of [[Fusion cuisine|fusion food]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Chicken Paratha Roll == |
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== Availability == |
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| ⚫ | The dish is available across Pakistan and in India and Bangladesh.<ref name=":0" /> It is a common street food. in Karachi.<ref name=":0" /> The dish is available in parts of the USA.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Decious |first=Elijah |date=31 August 2023 |title=This new restaurant is the only Pakistani one in Iowa City |url=https://www.thegazette.com/restaurants/new-restaurant-brings-pakistani-food-to-iowa-city/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=[[The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)|The Gazette]] |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Commercial version == |
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In 2019, Kentucky Fried Chicken introduced Zingeratha, their version of the original dish.<ref name=":0" /> Eventually, KFC removed Zingeratha from their menu after it failed to gain a following.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Variations == |
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| ⚫ | While beef, mutton, and lamb meat can be used, chicken is the most popular.<ref name=":1" /> A more recent addition is the stuffing of French fries inside the Paratha Roll. However, traditional Paratha Roll with chunks of fried or grilled chicken, salad, and chutney<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe |url=https://hamariweb.com/recipes/chicken_paratha_roll_rid724.aspx |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Hamariweb.com Recipes |language=en-US}}</ref> - a South Asian traditional sauce - with an optional hint of ketchup and barbeque sauce remains the most favorite <ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe In Urdu - Cook in Just 10 Minutes |url=https://www.urdupoint.com/cooking/urdu-recipe/chicken-paratha-roll-4883.html |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=UrduPoint |language=en}}</ref>. Spicy Chicken Paratha Roll also remains a favorite especially in Karachi's Urdu speaking community <ref>{{Cite web |title=Spicy Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe By Zubaida Tariq |url=https://hamariweb.com/recipes/spicy_chicken_paratha_roll_recipe_by_zubaida_tariq_rid11629.aspx |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Hamariweb.com Recipes |language=en-US}}</ref>. Tandori Chicken Paratha Roll is a favorite variant amongst BBQ flavor seeking foodies<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tandori Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe {{!}} Gulzar Hussain {{!}} Masala TV |url=https://www.masala.tv/tandori-chicken-paratha-roll-recipe/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=www.masala.tv}}</ref>. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Paratha roll or roll paratha, originally in (Urdu: پراٹھا رول) is a popular Pakistani street food that is similar to shawarma. Paratha roll is a paratha, a crispy oily flatbread, rolled around meat pieces or kebab, vegetables, and sauces. While any choice of meat may be used the most popular choice of meat is chicken.
Origins
The dish can be traced back to the 1970s in the city of Karachi, Pakistan when Hafiz Habib ur Rehman first created it out of necessity while serving a customer at Silver Spoon Snack - his Karachi food outlet [1]. Normally he would serve a Paratha and a Kebab on a plate with traditional sauce. However one day a customer in a hurry asked him to pack the Paratha and Kebab. Hurriedly, Hafiz Habib ur Rehman rolled the Kebab inside the Paratha, wrapped it in a wax paper, and handed it over to the customer. Another customer witnessing it asked for the same parcel, and Rehman made it a regular offering.[1][2] He developed a following for the dish by handing them out free with other orders and to passersby.[1][2]
Cultural importance
For many Pakistanis the experience of a Paratha Roll has emotional connotations. In the Pakistani tradition Parathas have been a staple item for breakfast. Pakistan is a predominantly traditional family system where mothers cook for the family. Many fans of Paratha Roll connect the experience with the memory of their mothers' cooking at home.[3][4]
According to the Institute of Business Administration's Sahar Nadeem Hamid, paratha rolls are a type of fusion food.[1]
Availability
The dish is available across Pakistan and in India and Bangladesh.[1] It is a common street food. in Karachi.[1] The dish is available in parts of the USA.[5]
Commercial version
In 2019, Kentucky Fried Chicken introduced Zingeratha, their version of the original dish.[1] Eventually, KFC removed Zingeratha from their menu after it failed to gain a following.[2]
Variations
While beef, mutton, and lamb meat can be used, chicken is the most popular.[2] A more recent addition is the stuffing of French fries inside the Paratha Roll. However, traditional Paratha Roll with chunks of fried or grilled chicken, salad, and chutney[2][6] - a South Asian traditional sauce - with an optional hint of ketchup and barbeque sauce remains the most favorite [7]. Spicy Chicken Paratha Roll also remains a favorite especially in Karachi's Urdu speaking community [8]. Tandori Chicken Paratha Roll is a favorite variant amongst BBQ flavor seeking foodies[9].
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Imtiaz, Aysha (19 July 2023). "The crispy food KFC couldn't master". BBC. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ a b c d e McKee, Amberley (2023-10-23). "Why Were KFC's Paratha Rolls Discontinued?". Yahoo Life. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Zaidi, Hassan Belal (2015-03-30). "Who can refuse a paratha roll?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Yasin, Aamir (2015-09-14). "Parathas – crispy treats for every meal". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Decious, Elijah (31 August 2023). "This new restaurant is the only Pakistani one in Iowa City". The Gazette. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe". Hamariweb.com Recipes. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe In Urdu - Cook in Just 10 Minutes". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Spicy Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe By Zubaida Tariq". Hamariweb.com Recipes. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Tandori Chicken Paratha Roll Recipe | Gulzar Hussain | Masala TV". www.masala.tv. Retrieved 2024-04-08.