poppadum
Lentil flour disc
A poppadum is a thin, crispy Indian bread 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.
Often accompanied by chutneys or pickles: We ordered poppadums while we waited for our curry.
Also spelled papadum, papadam, or poppadom.
Brittle and snapping
- brittleLiable to shatter
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
crispness · snap · crunch · thin · light · airy · bubbly · blistered
Characteristic cooking style
- subcontinentMajor continental subdivision
- tandoorVertical clay cooking chamber
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
dal · chutney · raita · samosa · biryani · chapati · roti · thali
Light dish preceding main
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- starterInitiator of action
- sideLateral portion of something
morsel · canape · munchies · savoury · dipping · condiment · relish · compliment
Ground aromatic seed
- black pepperDried berry spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- asafoetidaDried aromatic gum resin
curry leaves · peppercorn · seasoned · flavored · plain · red chili
crispy
Brittle and snapping
flaky · crispness · snap · crunch · thin · light · airy · bubbly · blistered · wafer
cuisine
Characteristic cooking style
- subcontinentMajor continental subdivision
- tandoorVertical clay cooking chamber
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
curry · dal · chutney · raita · samosa · biryani · chapati · roti · thali · dosa
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- starterInitiator of action
side · morsel · canape · munchies · savoury · dipping · condiment · relish · compliment · platter
cumin
Ground aromatic seed
- black pepperDried berry spice
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
asafoetida · curry leaves · peppercorn · seasoned · flavored · plain · red chili