By Jasreet Kaur07, Jan 2025 05:30 PMjagranjosh.com
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Papad is a crispy, thin snack made from flour. In English, it's often called a 'thin crispy cracker.' It’s commonly served with Indian meals or enjoyed as a snack. Tap to read more.
Papad
Papad is also called papadum is a thin, crunchy snack made from lentil or rice flour. It is usually fried or roasted.
Thin Crispy Cracker
In English, papad is often called a thin crispy cracker because it is light and crunchy, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Different Cultures
In different places, people call it different names: Papadam in South India, Papadum in the UK, and sometimes just papad.
Common Ingredients
Papad is made from simple ingredients like flour (usually lentil or chickpea), salt and water. Some types have added spices like cumin or black pepper.
Frying vs Roasting
Papads can be fried, making them crispy and golden, or roasted, which makes them lighter and healthier.
Popularity in Indian Cuisine
Papad is often served with meals, such as curry, rice or dal (lentils). It can also be eaten alone as a snack with chutney.