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Papadam (Black Gram Flatbread)
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Papadam (Black Gram Flatbread)

6 ingredients 7 steps 10–15 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

588
Calories
14g
Protein
15g
Fat
97g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups black gram flour
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup water (or more if needed)
  • Oil for frying

Directions

1

Mix together the flour, pepper, cumin, and salt.

2

Add water and knead the dough until it is smooth. You may have to add some water, depending on the flour.

3

Split the dough into 10–15 balls.

4

Roll out one ball at a time to a very thin round layer on a slightly oiled surface.

5

Dry the papadams in the oven for an hour (at about 100°C or 200°F).

6

Keep them in an airtight container.

7

Fry the papadams in oil until they are crispy but not too brown.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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