A papadum  is a thin, crisp, round flatbread from India. It is typically based on a seasoned dough usually made from peeled black gram flour, either fried or cooked with dry heat . Flours made from other sources such as lentils, chickpeas, rice, tapioca, certain millets or potato can be used.

FLAVORS :

Salt and peanut oil are added to make a dough, which can be flavored with seasonings such as chili, cumin, garlic, or black pepper. Sometimes, baking soda or slaked lime is also added. The dough is shaped into a thin, round flatbread and then dried, and can be cooked by deep frying, roasting over an open flame, toasting, or microwaving, depending on the desired texture.

HEALTH BENEFITS :

Papad is good appetizer and digestive. ” Roasted or grilled papad helps to absorb the fatty material from mouth and throat when consumed at the end of the meal. ” Moderate intake is fine, but do not over do it. It is very high in sodium, hence not advisable for hypertensive people.