Papad
पापड़
PAH-puhd
Papad (पापड़) is a word used in Indian English, meaning crispy Indian snack made from lentil flour. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer PAPAD (5).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #650.
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.
Papad as a crossword answer
Papad is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Crispy Indian snack made from lentil flour” (5)
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