Papadam (Black Gram Flatbread)
Papadam (also papadum, poppadom, papar, and appalam) is an Indian and Sri Lankan flatbread. Typically, it is prepared using black gram bean flour, rice flour, or lentil flour with salt and peanut oil added. The ingredients are made into a dough and formed into a thin, round shape similar to a tortilla. As the dough is prepared, the papadam can be seasoned with a variety of different ingredients such as chilies, cumin, garlic, black pepper, or other spices.
- Prep
- 13 min
- Cook
- 33 min
- Total
- 46 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
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Cooking instructions
Procedure
Mix together the flour, pepper, cumin, and salt.
Procedure
Add water and knead the dough until it is smooth. You may have to add some water, depending on the flour.
Procedure
Split the dough into 10–15 balls.
Procedure
Roll out one ball at a time to a very thin round layer on a slightly oiled surface.
Procedure
Dry the papadams in the oven for an hour (at about 100°C or 200°F).
Procedure
Keep them in an airtight container.
Procedure
Fry the papadams in oil until they are crispy but not too brown.
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Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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