14 types of Parathas under Rs. 100/- to taste before you die at Madurai! Part- 1/2 #streetfoodindia

Tripoto
4th Jan 2019

Hello Tripotoians, welcome to my new write up! In this article, I am going to bring out the staple food of Madurai- Paratha. In every street, you can find one or the other dish made of Paratha! Infact, Madurai is the only Indian city where Maida Paratha is taken for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. Come, join me in the magical food journey!

Maida Paratha:

Where to get: Every corner of Madurai

Costs: Rs. 10/- per piece with unlimited sides

Maida Paratha

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Ballon Paratha after taking out the air inside

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Chilli Set Paratha

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Aloo Paratha

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Egg Paratha

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Veechu Paratha

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Mutton Curry Paratha:

Where to get: Every corner of Madurai

Cost: Rs. 100/- per plate.

As a habitual foodie, I can just eat two pieces and my appetite is satisfied. This is a dish where mutton is mashed up and added with omelette. This combination is later stuffed into Paratha and served.

Mutton Curry Paratha

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Balloon Paratha:

Where to get: Every corner of Madurai

Costs: Rs. 10/- per piece.

As the name suggests, this paratha will be like a balloon. Looks like a bulged structure, this paratha will get softened once the air inside is thrown out.

Ballon Paratha after taking out the air inside

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Chilli set paratha:

Where to get: Every corner of Madurai

Costs: Rs.60/- per plate

This paratha has mashed chilli with egg fry in it.

Chilli Set Paratha

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Aloo Paratha:

Where to get: Every corner of Madurai

Costs: Rs.60/- per plate

This paratha has in mashed aloo in it. When inquired with the Master, he stated that they mashed the aloo first. Then, they mix them with parathas and mash them again.

Aloo Paratha

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Egg Paratha:

Where to get: Every corner of Madurai

Costs: Rs.60/- per plate

This paratha has in mashed eggs in it. You have a variety of sides to this. But a side called 'Salna' is my pick.

Egg Paratha

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Veechu Paratha:

Where to get: Every corner of Madurai

Costs: Rs.15/- per piece

This paratha is an elongated version of maida paratha. Paratha will be in the size of 'Dosa' and hard as paratha.

Veechu Paratha

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I will share the other varieties of Paratha in my next blog.

#streetfoodindia

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