Both paratha and naan are types of Indian bread, but they are not the same! The difference is in the way they are prepared as well as the filling. Paratha is fried while naan is baked. Traditionally, naan dough is rolled out only once and then baked in a special oven called a tandoor. Paratha is lightly fried on a griddle or a cast-iron skillet. What's more, naan is traditionally filled with garlic and/or cheese, and paratha is filled with potatoes and spices.