A lachha paratha looks like a fancy roti, but each flaky layer is folded with ghee or oil. One whole-wheat lachha paratha is about 250 kcal - roughly 100 kcal more than a plain roti, and almost all of that extra is the fat tucked between the layers.
12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Look at a lachha paratha and it seems like a posh roti. Those flaky spirals look light and airy. But every layer is folded with ghee or oil so the dough can separate. That fat is where the extra calories hide. Let's count it honestly.
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