Oral tradition
Naan and khatai
The name is often explained as Persian naan for bread and Afghan khatai for biscuit. Surat’s Dutch era bakeries are commonly credited with the first nankhatai.
The origin stories vary by who is telling them.
The name is often explained as Persian naan for bread and Afghan khatai for biscuit. Surat’s Dutch era bakeries are commonly credited with the first nankhatai.
The origin stories vary by who is telling them.