Homemade lentil papadums

Homemade urad dal papadums

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Homemade, crispy papadums made with urad dal: we let them dry for several days, then fry them just before serving.

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Papadums are thin, crispy wafers that are very common in Southern India. When made at home, they can be stored for weeks once they are dry.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Resting12 hr
  • Total12 hr 40 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • Cooking methodDrying, then frying
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.25

Directions

  1. Soak the urad dal in water overnight.
  2. Drain the liquid, then grind it finely until it forms a paste. ≈ 2 min
  3. Add the salt and asa-foetida to the dough and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  4. Make small balls and briefly cook them in boiling water, if desired.
  5. Spread the dough on a sheet of plastic or on a surface that dries easily. ≈ 4 min
  6. Allow to dry completely, in a covered container or in the sun. ≈ 3 min
  7. When serving, heat the papadums in hot oil.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of urad dal (1 cup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida (also known as “kayam”)
  • salt, to taste
  • water, in sufficient quantity
  • oil, for deep frying

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