Papadum
Papadum
Papadum (pronunciation: /pəˈpɑːdəm/), also known as papad in Northern India, pappadum or poppadom in the UK, is a thin, crisp, round flatbread from the Indian subcontinent.
Etymology
The term "Papadum" is derived from the Sanskrit word parpaṭa (पर्पट), meaning a flattened disc. The word has been adopted and modified by various languages of India, like papad in Hindi, appalam in Tamil, and pappadam in Malayalam.
Description
Papadum is a type of Indian bread typically served as an accompaniment to a meal in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka or consumed as an appetizer or snack, sometimes with toppings such as chopped onions, chopped carrots, chutneys or other dips and condiments. They are typically made from a dough of lentils, black gram, chickpeas, rice, or potato.
Preparation
The preparation of papadum involves the creation of a dough with the chosen ingredients, which is then flattened into thin discs and sun-dried for preservation. These discs are then either fried or roasted before consumption, which causes them to expand and become crisp.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Papadum
- Wikipedia's article - Papadum
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