Paratha with Pickle and Curd
Paratha with Pickle and Curd is a classic North Indian breakfast featuring a flaky, layered whole wheat flatbread (paratha) served with a side of spicy pickle (achaar) and creamy yogurt (curd). The paratha is typically cooked on a griddle with ghee or oil, while the pickle adds a tangy, spicy kick and the curd provides a cooling, probiotic-rich contrast.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This meal is primarily high in carbohydrates from the wheat paratha, with moderate fat from the cooking oil or ghee, and protein from the curd. It offers a good balance of energy, fiber, and calcium, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
Per 1 paratha (80 g) + 2 tbsp pickle (30 g) + 1/2 cup curd (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this trio represents a harmonious balance of flavors and textures—spicy, sour, creamy, and hearty—rooted in Ayurvedic principles of balancing the body's elements. Nutritionally, the curd's probiotics aid digestion, while the whole wheat and pickle spices can boost metabolism, making it a satisfying and functional start to the day.
