Papadum or Papad: is a thin, crisp disc-shaped Indian and Pakistani food.
Papadums are typically served as an accompaniment to a meal in India, or as snack, sometimes with toppings such as chopped onions, chopped carrot, chutneys or other dips and condiments.
Preparation
Black gram flour is mixed with black pepper, salt and then mixture is kneaded together. A well-kneaded mixture is then flattened into thin rounds and kept for sun drying. Once dried, papad can be stored for later consumption.
Papad is often associated with the empowerment of women in India. Many individual and organized businesses run by women produce papad, pickles, and other snacks. This provides them regular income from minimal financial investments.
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