Whole Wheat Flour

Atta is what Pakistani roti, chapati, and paratha are made from — the daily bread that accompanies every meal. Pakistani atta is more finely milled than many whole wheat flours sold in Western supermarkets, producing a softer, more pliable dough. The texture of the dough is taught by feel, not measurement; experienced cooks know by touch when the water ratio is correct. Fresh-ground chakki atta from neighborhood flour mills is still preferred by older generations.