• Papadams (Lentil Wafers)

    From Ben Collver@1:105/500 to All on Wed Feb 4 06:13:24 2026
    I've made these before and it's fun to watch them puff up in the frying pan.

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    Title: Papadams (Lentil Wafers)
    Categories: Indian, Snacks
    Yield: 1 Batch

    Papadam sheets

    Papadams are paper thin deep fried lentil wafers usually served with
    lunch. They are available at most Indian and Sri Lankan groceries and
    even certain health-food stores. To make papadams, heat ghee in a
    shallow frying pan until hot but not smoking. Start with high heat
    then turn to a lower setting. Wipe off excess lentil powder from each
    papadam and gently place into ghee. The papadam will immediately
    expand. After about 5 seconds turn it over to cook the other side,
    pressing into the ghee any areas that you notice uncooked. Turn again
    after another 5 seconds, cook 2 seconds more then remove from ghee.
    Hold for a moment to drip drain and store in serving container.
    Papadams are cooked just before lunch time, so they are still crunchy
    when served.

    Recipe FROM: <https://dev.himalayanacademy.com/media/books/
    monks-cookbook/web/toc.html>

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