Masala Papad
Masala papad is a delicious Indian starter or snack with papad and flavorful onion tomato salad. It is super easy to make, quick and you can whip up a large batch in minutes. Vegan and gluten free. Here is how to make it at home easily.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 urad dal papads
- 3/4 cup onions finely chopped
- 3/4 cup tomatoes finely chopped
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves finely chopped
- 2 green chilies chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
Preparing the onion tomato mixture
- Place onions, tomatoes, green chilies and coriander leaves in a food processor jar and mince finely
- To make the topping for masala papad, tip in the minced vegetables into mixing bowl. Add salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well.
Preparing Papad
- Heat oil in a deep pan wide enough to hold the whole papad. If your pan is small you can cut the papad into wedges and fry too. To get the restaurant like feel I like to fry it whole :)
- Once the oil is hot slide in the papad and fry in medium flame.
- Using a tong flip it and fry both sides until crispy and golden. Remove to a plate.
- Roasting- Place a stove top grill stand over open flame. Place a papad over it.
- Roast from sides, it will curl up and its ok. Once it is crispy and charred. Remove to a plate.
Serving
- Assemble and serve. Place a roasted papad or deep fried papad on a plate. Spread the prepared onion tomato mix. Serve papads topped with masala immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servings