Masala Papad

7 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (6-10 count) package store-bought papad (made from lentils)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and minced (1 cup [150 g])
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced (1 cup [160 g])
  • 1-2 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne chiles, stems removed, finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala (see Notes)
  • Red chile powder or cayenne, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    With tongs, take one papad at a time and heat it over the stovetop.
  2. 2
    If you have a gas stove, cook it right over the flame, being careful to blowout little bits that catch fire.
  3. 3
    The best way to cook these is to constantly flip them until all parts are cooked and crisp.
  4. 4
    If using an electric stove, heat them on a wire rack set over the burner and flip continuously until they are crisped.
  5. 5
    Be carefulthey bum easily.
  6. 6
    Lay the papads out on a large tray.
  7. 7
    With a pastry brush, lightly brush each papad with oil.
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, mix together the onion, tomatoes, and chiles.
  9. 9
    Spoon 2 tablespoons of the onion mixture over each papad.
  10. 10
    Top off each papad with a sprinkle of Chaat Masala and red chile powder.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately.

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