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Papad

पापड़
PAH-puhd

Crispy Indian snack made from lentil flour.

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Meaning & usage

Papad, also known as papadum, is a thin, crispy Indian snack made from lentil flour, rice flour, or chickpea flour. It is typically seasoned with spices and can be fried, roasted, or microwaved. Papad is often served as an accompaniment to meals or as a snack on its own, enjoyed with chutneys or pickles.

In a sentence

We served crispy papad alongside the main course at the dinner party.

As seen in crosswords

Papad is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Crispy Indian snack made from lentil flour” (5)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #650

Category: Food Script: Hindi

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