The papadum is a thin South Asian wafer, sometimes described as a cracker or flatbread, typically made from lentil, chickpea, black gram or rice flour.

Salt and peanut oil are added to make a dough, which can be flavored with seasonings such as, for example, chili, cumin, garlic or black pepper.

The dough is shaped into a tortilla-like round and can be cooked by deep-frying, roasting over an open flame, toasting, or microwaving, depending on the desired texture.

Papadums are typically served as an accompaniment to a meal, an appetizer or a snack and eaten topped with chutney, other

dips or just plain. Some people prefer it to be smoked over fire instead of deep frying them which is the normal practice. Many restaurants serve them with an elaborate topping of grated raw vegetables, chillies and masaala powder. These can be served as apetizer or snacks with alchoholic drinks.

Papadums are made in different sizes. The smaller ones can be eaten like a snack chip and the larger ones can be used to make wraps.

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