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Papad

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Papad, also called papadum, is a thin, brittle South Asian wafer made from a dough or paste of pulses, most commonly split black gram or urad dal. The mixture may contain salt, pepper, cumin, chili, or other spices, and the shaped wafers are dried before being cooked by frying, roasting, or direct heating. Papad is served as a crisp accompaniment to meals or as a snack with chutneys and other toppings.

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What is papad made from?

Papad is usually made from a dough or paste based on split black gram, also called urad dal. Salt, black pepper, cumin, chili, and other spices may be mixed in before the wafers are dried.

Can papad be roasted instead of fried?

Yes. Papad can be deep-fried, toasted, microwaved, or roasted over an open flame, with dry heat producing a lighter texture than frying.

What do people serve with papad?

Papad is commonly served as a crisp accompaniment to South Asian meals. Chutney, raita, pickles, dal, and chopped onion are common pairings.

Is papad the same thing as papadum or poppadom?

Papad, papadum, and poppadom are regional names for closely related thin, crisp South Asian wafers. The spelling and seasoning vary across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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