1. A thin, crisp Indian wafer or flatbread made from lentil flour, typically fried or roasted and served as an appetizer or side dish.
Usage: Also spelled papadum or papad.; Common in South Indian and Indian restaurant cuisine.

Examples

• The restaurant served warm poppadums with mango chutney before the main course.
• She ordered a plate of spiced poppadums as an appetizer.
• Poppadums are often fried until they puff up and become golden brown.
• The crispy poppadum pairs well with curry and rice.
• Many Indian restaurants offer complimentary poppadums at the start of the meal.