How to Make Papad Curry (Poppadams Curry)

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This awesome dish can be served with rice or with roti. This is a quick recipe for instant gratification of the taste buds!

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized unroasted poppadoms cut into 1"/ 2.5 centimeter (1.0 in) squares
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon(s) each of asafoetida and turmeric powders
  • 1 teaspoon(s) red chilli powder
  • 2 tablespoon(s) yoghurt
  • 2 cup(s) water
  • 2 tablespoon(s) ghee (clarified butter) / butter / oil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt to taste

Steps

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  1. Step 1 Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level and crackle the mustard and cumin seeds.
  2. Step 2 Drop in the asafoetida and fry lightly.
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  3. Step 3 Add the yogurt, turmeric, red chilli powder, and cumin powder.
  4. Step 4 Mix well and stir fry on medium level for about a minute or two.
  5. Step 5 Mix in water and salt.
  6. Step 6 Add the poppadoms.
  7. Step 7 Cover and cook on low heat till the poppadams change color.
  8. Step 8 Adjust the consistency of the curry as desired.
    If a drier consistency is desired remove the lid and let the water boil off.
  9. Step 9 Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.
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  • Choose the north Indian style masala poppadams and not the south Indian ones.
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  • Some poppadams have black pepper and are very spicy; if you choose these, don't bother adding the red chilli powder in.
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