Definition
pappadam
noun
- a thin, crisp Indian wafer or flatbread made from lentil flour, typically fried or roasted and served as a snack or side dish
Usage: also spelled papad, papadum, or poppadom; common in South Asian cuisine, especially Indian
Examples
- We ordered pappadam as an appetizer at the Indian restaurant.
- The pappadam arrived hot and crispy from the kitchen.
- She enjoyed the spiced pappadam with her curry.
- Pappadam is a popular accompaniment to Indian meals.
- The chef fried the pappadam until it was golden and crunchy.
- Many Indian households keep dried pappadam on hand to prepare quickly.