atta
word
/ˈætə/
/ˈætə/
Definition
‘Atta’ is a type of finely ground whole wheat flour, mostly used in South Asian (especially Indian) cooking, especially for breads like chapati and roti.
Usage & Nuances
‘Atta’ is a loanword from Hindi/Urdu, rarely used outside South Asian food contexts. It often refers only to whole wheat flour traditionally used for flatbreads. In grocers, 'atta flour' is standard, especially in South Asian communities.
Spanish: harina de trigo integral (india) - attaPortuguese (BR): farinha de trigo integral (da Índia) - attaPortuguese (PT): farinha de trigo integral (da Índia) - attaChinese (Simplified): 阿塔（印度全麦面粉）Chinese (Traditional): 阿塔（印度全麥麵粉）Hindi: आटाArabic: دقيق عطا (طحين قمح هندي) - عطاBengali: আটা (গমের আটার ধরন)Russian: атта (индийская цельнозерновая пшеничная мука)Japanese: アッタ（全粒粉、小麦粉の一種）Vietnamese: bột atta (bột mì nguyên cám Ấn Độ)Korean: 아타 (인도식 통밀가루)Turkish: atta - hint tam buğday unuUrdu: آٹا (گندم کا آٹا، خاص طور پر روٹی کے لیے)Indonesian: atta (tepung gandum utuh India)
Example Sentences
Can you find atta in regular supermarkets or only in Indian shops?
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My mom says using atta makes all the difference in taste.
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I bought a bag of atta to make homemade chapatis.
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Atta is different from regular wheat flour.
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Many Indian recipes use atta as the main ingredient.
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You’ll get softer rotis if you use fresh atta.
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