pappadum
Lentil flour wafer
A pappadum is a thin, crisp Indian flatbread made from lentil, chickpea, or rice flour, typically served as an appetizer or side dish.
Pappadums are usually fried or roasted until they puff and become brittle.
They often accompany chutneys and curries: We ordered pappadums while waiting for the main course.
Also spelled papadum, papad, or poppadom.
Edible disc-shaped legume
- flourMilled grain powder
- friedCooked in hot fat
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- sun-driedDehydrated by daylight
rolled · flattened · microwaved · oil · deep-fried · puffed · grilled · accompaniment
Brittle and snapping
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- brittleLiable to shatter
- cracklyMaking small sharp sounds
- snapSudden sharp sound
shatter · delicate · breakable · flakey · thin · light · airy · bubbly
Ground aromatic seed
- black pepperDried berry spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- asafoetidaDried aromatic gum resin
curry leaves · mustard seeds · fenugreek · coriander · turmeric · ginger · cardamom · fennel
lentil
Edible disc-shaped legume
sun-dried · rolled · flattened · microwaved · oil · deep-fried · puffed · grilled · accompaniment · condiment
crispy
Brittle and snapping
snap · shatter · delicate · breakable · flakey · thin · light · airy · bubbly · blistered
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
- black pepperDried berry spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
asafoetida · curry leaves · mustard seeds · fenugreek · coriander · turmeric · ginger · cardamom · fennel · peppercorn
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
naan · dosa · roti · chapati · paratha · thali · raita · chutney · pickle · korma
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
chip · cracker · munchies · bite-sized · dipping · bar snack · canape
- Indian goodsbasmati rice, sari, saree, ghee, garam masala