Pakistani Breads & Beyond - From Roti to Stuffed Parathas, 15th of September

📍Södermalm, detailed location shared on reservation
🗓 15th of September, 15:00-18:30

A Hands-On Culinary Workshop with Alia

Step into the aromatic world of Pakistani home kitchens and learn the art of making South Asia’s most beloved breads! Whether you're a curious foodie or a passionate home cook, this hands-on workshop will guide you from the basics of dough-making to the magic of soft rotis and flaky, stuffed parathas.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

By the end of the session, you'll confidently be able to:
✔ Make traditional South Asian dough from scratch
✔ Cook three delicious bread types: roti, plain paratha, and stuffed paratha
✔ Master techniques for rolling, layering, and frying
✔ Discover how to pair each bread with chutneys, curries, and yogurt

🧑🍳 Workshop Highlights:

🌟 Welcome & Introduction

• A warm welcome and brief journey through the world of Pakistani breads

• What makes roti, paratha, and stuffed paratha unique
  

🥣 Dough Making

• Create a soft, versatile dough using simple ingredients: whole wheat atta, water, salt, and ghee/oil

• Hands-on practice kneading and prepping the perfect base for all breads

• Dough resting while prepping flavorful fillings

🍳 Roti (Chapati)

• Learn the art of rolling round, thin roti

• Cook on a traditional tawa or skillet

• Practice puffing techniques for that satisfying finish

🧈 Plain Paratha

• Explore the layered “laccha” method with ghee or oil

• Learn folding techniques (triangle, square)

• Fry until golden, crispy, and irresistible

🥔 Stuffed Paratha

• Work with fillings like:
  🥔 Spiced mashed potatoes (Aloo)
  🥦 Cauliflower with masala (Gobi)
  🌿 Spinach & paneer (optional)

• Practice rolling and sealing techniques to keep the stuffing intact

• Fry to perfection on both sides

🫓 Serving & Tasting

• Enjoy your handmade breads with traditional sides like chutneys, yogurt, or pickles

• Explore creative pairings and regional variations

🎉 Why Join?

Because there’s nothing quite like the taste—and pride—of freshly made bread. This workshop is your chance to roll, fill, fry, and feast in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 

Home cooks who love hands‑on dough work, bread nerds chasing the perfect puff, and anyone curious about the everyday food culture of Sindh and Punjab. No prior experience required—just a willingness to flour your hands. 

Leave with warm flatbreads, the muscle memory to replicate them at home, and Alia’s infectious passion for Pakistan’s bread traditions.