Malawach or malawah (Hebrew: מלווח) is a fried bread that is a staple of the Jews of Yemen.
Malawach resembles a thick pancake, and it consists of thin layers of puff pastry brushed with oil or fat and cooked flat in a frying pan. [1]It is traditionally served with a crushed or grated tomato dip, hard boiled eggs and skhug, or for a sweet taste, it is often served with honey.[2]
Through immigration of Yemenite Jews to Israel, it has become a favorite comfort food for Israelis of all backgrounds and national origins. Frozen malawah can be used as a substitute for dough in different recipes. [3]
A bread similar to malawach is also known as paratha or Indian flat-bread in Indian cuisine.