Best fried for an authentic restaurant experience at home. Dip into our chutneys and pickles for a perfect match. Try as a side with your favourite curry.
Microwave
Full power 800W 30 secs1 Brush both sides of a pappadum with a little vegetable oil. Place a single pappadum in the microwave and cover with kitchen paper.2 Cook on full power for around 30 seconds or until expanded. Timings will vary depending on microwave wattage. Serve warm.
Deep fry
Hot 3 secs1 Heat 3cm of vegetable oil in a frying pan, or use a deep fat fryer set to 180-200°C. Test the oil temperature by adding a small piece of pappadum. When it bubbles and expands the oil is ready.2 Fry each pappadum individually for 3 seconds. They will expand quickly. Use tongs to flip and then remove from the hot oil. Leave to drain on kitchen paper. The pappadums will become crisp on cooling. Serve warm.
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