Masala Papad Recipe With Mangoes (2024)

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Take your regular papad to the next level. A quick and simple way to make masala papad with mangoes and cucumber. The papad can be fried or roasted

Do you quickly devour the papad appetizer at Indian restaurants even before the server has had the chance to put it on your table?

Well, then you are going to love this recipe and you might never look at papad the same way ever again!

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It has been a long time since I have posted a recipe for an Indian dish. Indian food is part of my daily life! I love the spices, the flavors and all the variety that it is known for.

“Indian food is great tasting and good for the soul.” Every day, I climb to my rooftop just so I can shout that phrase on top of my lungs. People walking below just stare at me and think of me as the crazy lady.

They, however, nod in agreement.

Cooking Indian food comes easy to me. I don’t have to think about it. All the methodologies and steps have been deeply ingrained into me since childhood. Not to brag, but, I am sure I can cook it with one hand tied behind my back!

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So, I take the time to create some non-Indian dishes. This blog, in one way, is to force me to get out of my comfort zone. It has become a way for me to experiment with ingredients to see what will work and what will not work.

That hasn’t stopped me from bringing some Indian Spices to classic dishes from other cultures. Remember the Carmon seeds used in Fried Green Tomatillos? That recipe has been a huge success with my readers.

For this recipe, I am going to make something my mother used to make. This is in honor of her very recent birthday which was very special to both of us. This was the first time, in over ten years, that I had wished her a Happy Birthday. We had a falling out years ago and only recently reconnected.

That is a story for another day….

Every Sunday, during my formidable years, masala papad was a staple on the dinner table. For Sunday dinner, there would be masala papad, masala chips (masala french fries) and Mom would make her INFAMOUS samosas.

My mother’s samosas are just as legendary as her masala papad. The samosas are slightly larger than bite-size and the perfect equilateral triangles! If you took your protractor to it, you would notice that all the angles are exactly 60 degrees!

She made her samosas from the bottom up. She would never DREAM of using store bought samosa “shells”. Even now, when we are at Indian restaurants, both of us will let out a simultaneous loud grunt at the sight of the restaurant’s samosas. They are bulky, have no shape and drenched in oil.

Don’t worry, someday soon, I will get her to help guest write a blog post with her recipe for equilateral samosas. I am working on her slowly and I am sure I am wearing her down.

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I want the whole world to see her perfect samosas.

This masala papad is her recipe with one variation. My recipe includes mango. Mango came about quite accidentally after I added it instead of onions.

Talk about happy accidents!

If you are worried about eating fried food, then, this recipe works great with roasted papad instead. Tastes just as good.

My favorite recipes from my mother are her masala papad and her samosas. What recipe of your mother do you remember the most?

You can serve this by itself or with (affiliate link) green chutney.

If you want to learn how to make papad from scratch, try this recipe version by Jain Rasoi or purchase (affiliate link) pre-made papad from amazon

I also love using a poblano and papaya chutney for this recipe

How to make Masala Papad

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Masala Papad

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Servings 3 people

Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Papad
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 Red Onion Small
  • 1/2 Mango Small, ripe
  • 4-5 cherry tomatoes Slightly Firm
  • 1/2 cup corn (you can use frozen, just make sure it is dry)
  • 4 leaves cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Chaat masala
  • 1 Thai Chili pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Crushed black pepper Optional
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice For Garnish
  • 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil to shallow fry the papad

Instructions

  • Chop the cucumber, onion, chili and tomatoes finely. Make them as small as you can get them

  • Chop the coriander leaves

  • In your frying pan, add the oil and set the heat to medium

Frying the papad

  • Place paper towel flat on a big plate

  • Heat the oil on low heat for about 2 minutes

  • Hold the papad with a pair of metal tongs and dip into the hot oil

  • Pull out the papad immediately. Don't let it brown

  • Place the fried papad on the plate and let the napkin soak up the oil

  • Allow the papad to cool

  • Fry the remaining papads in the same way.

Assembling the masala papad

  • In a mixing bowl, bring all the other ingredients together, except the lemon

  • Fill the top of the fried papad with this mixture and squeeze lemon juice on top.

  • Serve immediately because it will get soggy

Notes

Nutrition Info is approximate

You can roast the papad instead of frying it by microwave the papad. Place a dry papad in the microwave and set it to 15 seconds. Microwave on each side for the same time. The time might vary depending on your microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 3gCalories: 124kcal

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Masala Papad Recipe With Mangoes (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Masala Papad? ›

The ingredients used in this method are onions, tomatoes (removing tomato seeds), red chilli powder, freshly chopped cilantro, nylon sev, salt to taste and a squeeze of lemon. You can enjoy this papad with or without meals. It's unique papad that itself has a rich amount of flavours.

Is Masala Papad healthy? ›

The spices used to make papad also make them difficult to digest. Further if they are fried, it adds on calories and fat. It is definitely not recommended as a part of daily meal. Moderate intake is fine, but do not over do it.

How many papad are in 100 grams? ›

weight : 100g No of pieces :24(approx) Which is a plain urad appalam. main ingredient of this product is urad flour.

What are the materials used in papad making? ›

Papad is essentially a wafer-like product, traditionally circular in shape, made from dough of powdered pulses, spices and salt etc.

What is papad called in English? ›

Papad is also known as Papadum. Papad is nothing but the thin Indian wafer, which can be refereed as a cracker or flat bread. Papad is generally made from dried lentils, it can be eaten fried or roasted.

Which flour is used in papad? ›

A papadam (also spelled poppadom, among other variants), also known as papad, is a snack that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Dough of black gram bean flour is either deep fried or cooked with dry heat (flipped over an open flame) until crunchy.

How are papads made? ›

You can make papadums from legume flours (e.g. chickpea, lentils, urad) by kneading the flour with water into a stiff, inflexible dough. Next up you rest the dough for all the flours to hydrate. As a result, the dough becomes easier to handle and it can be rolled into very thin disks, ready to be dried.

How do you keep papad fresh for a long time? ›

3.0. Papad should be stored in air tight container. 3.1.It can be stored for 10-12 months.

What are the side effects of papad? ›

We typically consume at least 2-3 pieces of papad in one sitting and immediately feel acidic with unpleasant burps and sensation of indigestion. When consumed in excess, papads may stick to the intestinal lining and can lead to constipation and gastric issues.

What are the disadvantages of papad? ›

Papad causes constipation

If the papads are consumed in excess, the dough of papad once in the stomach may stick to the intestinal lining and cause constipation or gastric issues.

When should I eat masala papad? ›

You can eat these delectable masala papads as an appetiser, an evening snack with a cup of masala chai, or a starter. This is one of the most popular starters to eat in Indian restaurants while you wait for your main course.

How many calories are in 2 masala papad? ›

COURSE Indian Snacks for Entertaining
Value per per serving% Daily Values
Energy76 cal4%
Protein0.3 g1%
Carbohydrates1.7 g1%
Fiber0.4 g2%
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How many pieces are in 1Kg of papad? ›

Vaishnav Papad | Moong Urad Hand Made Papad | 1Kg | 85 Piece Per 1Kg (Pack Of 5)

Does papad have fat? ›

Papads can be fried – deeply unhealthy – or roasted – still unhealthy! They can be made from rice, flour, potatoes or chickpeas and are mixed with a variety of spices, salt, and oil. An uncontrolled serving of papad can amp your calorie intake and exceed your daily budget.

What is South Indian papad made of? ›

Urad dal is the main ingredient of papad. Gram flour and potatoes, too, are used to make delicious papad varieties. Baking soda is a common ingredient which is added in it. In South India, spices aren't usually added in the thinly rolled papadams.

What is Indian masala made of? ›

Either a blend of dried spices or a spice paste, masala often includes garlic, ginger, chile paste, tomato and onion, along with coriander, cinnamon, cumin, cloves and cardamom. Familiar here thanks to chicken tikka masala, its spiced, flavor-forward profile makes it a go-to spice blend for many Indian-accented dishes.

What are the ingredients in lijjat punjabi masala papad? ›

Lijjat Punjabi masala Papad. Urid lentil flour, Salt, Black pepper, Asafoetida, Rasing agent, Sodium bicarbonate, Sesame oil. Papad is often referred to as a thin crispy wafer like dish and is served with khichdi - a traditional Indian dish.

What are masala chips made of? ›

Golden, crispy fries are seasoned with an aromatic blend of spices including cumin, coriander, and turmeric, then topped with a spicy tomato and sauce for a snack with a kick.

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