Maida is milled from the endosperm just  like wheat and then finely refined and  bleached to get its smooth and white texture. Maida is rightly named as all-purpose flour due to its universal cooking  properties. In an Indian household,  Maida can be used in making parathas,  shawarmas, puris and other lip-smacking dishes. Maida can also be used to  make momos, bread, and cakes. Maida  can be used to make quick recipes and  increase the taste factor in the dishes