Definition
pappadums
noun
- Thin, crispy Indian wafers made from lentil flour, typically served as an appetizer or side dish with Indian meals.
Usage: Plural form; singular is 'pappadum' or 'papad'.; Also spelled 'papadums' or 'poppadums'.; Common in South Indian and Indian restaurant cuisine.
Examples
- The restaurant served warm pappadums with mango chutney before the main course.
- She ordered a plate of pappadums as an appetizer at the Indian restaurant.
- Pappadums are often fried until they puff up and become golden and crispy.
- The pappadums arrived at the table still warm and perfectly seasoned.
- Many Indian restaurants offer pappadums free with your meal.
- You can buy pappadums at the grocery store and fry them at home in minutes.