papadam
Lentil flour crisp
A papadam is a thin, crispy Indian flatbread made from lentil, chickpea, or rice flour, typically served as an accompaniment to meals or with chutneys as an appetizer.
The discs are dried and then fried or roasted until they puff and crisp.
Also spelled papadum, poppadom, or poppadum.
Brittle and snapping
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- brittleLiable to shatter
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
- snapSudden sharp sound
flaky · light · airy · delicate · shatter · crumbly · thin · wafer
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- rotiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- chapatiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- parathaPan-fried unleavened flatbread
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
idli · dal · curry · biryani · samosa · chutney · raita · pickle
Ground aromatic seed
- black pepperDried berry spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- asafoetidaDried aromatic gum resin
curry leaves · peppercorn · red chili · seasoned · flavored · plain · masala
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- limeAcidic green citrus
- onionPungent layered bulb
tomato · cilantro · mint · tamarind · yogurt · sambar · condiment · dip
Pod-producing plant family
- pulseArterial blood throb
- proteinFolded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- gram flourPowdered chickpeas for cooking
chickpea · lentil flour · plant-based · vegetarian · vegan · gluten-free
crispy
Brittle and snapping
snap · flaky · light · airy · delicate · shatter · crumbly · thin · wafer · golden
naan
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- rotiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- chapatiUnleavened South Asian flatbread
- parathaPan-fried unleavened flatbread
dosa · idli · dal · curry · biryani · samosa · chutney · raita · pickle · sambhar
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
- black pepperDried berry spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
asafoetida · curry leaves · peppercorn · red chili · seasoned · flavored · plain · masala
chutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
onion · tomato · cilantro · mint · tamarind · yogurt · sambar · condiment · dip · relish
legume
Pod-producing plant family
gram flour · chickpea · lentil flour · plant-based · vegetarian · vegan · gluten-free