this world from the Levant and Arabian peninsula,means simple bread in Arabian.The bread is virtually identical to Egyptian aiysh. Flat and slightly leavened,it is made in rounds varying between 6 inches and 12 inches is diameter.Originally made with a finely ground whole-wheat flour similar to chapati flour, today it is mre often made using white flour.
barbari
these white breads from Iran can be oval rectangular or round in shape, varying from small breads. about 4 inches long, to much larger breads measuring up to 12 inches. All are flattish breads, and the loaves are often slashed four or five times like the french to give a fretwork effect. they may be brushed with oil before baking and spiced versions with cumin or caraway seeds scattered on top are sometimes found.