poppadom
Lentil flour disc
A poppadom is a thin, crisp Indian flatbread made from lentil or chickpea flour, typically served as an appetizer or side dish.
The discs are dried then fried or roasted until they puff and crisp.
They often accompany chutneys and are standard fare at Indian restaurants: We ordered poppadoms while we waited for our curry.
Also spelled papadum, papadam, and other variants.
Breaking with sound
- brittleLiable to shatter
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
- snapSudden sharp sound
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
shatter · crispness · crunchiness · crackling · delicate · thin · wafer · light
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
- samosaStuffed triangular pastry
bhaji · dal · biryani · roti · chapati · thali · paneer · dosa
Light dish preceding main
- nibblesTakes small bites
- starterInitiator of action
- canapesSmall topped appetizer bases
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
bites · treats · side · crisps · chips · crackers · dippers · shareable
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
tamarind · mint · mango · yogurt · lime · coriander · onion · tomato
Ground aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
asafoetida · mustard seed · curry leaves · garlic · black pepper · seasoned · flavored · savory
crunchy
Breaking with sound
flaky · shatter · crispness · crunchiness · crackling · delicate · thin · wafer · light · airy
naan
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
samosa · bhaji · dal · biryani · roti · chapati · thali · paneer · dosa · vindaloo
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
munchies · bites · treats · side · crisps · chips · crackers · dippers · shareable
chutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
relish · tamarind · mint · mango · yogurt · lime · coriander · onion · tomato · cucumber
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
pepper · asafoetida · mustard seed · curry leaves · garlic · black pepper · seasoned · flavored · savory