Pappadam Thoran / Pappadam Stir Fry / Easy side dish

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Gayatri (@rene121)

A simple and tasty pappadam stir fry that serves as a great accompaniment to rice or can be enjoyed as a snack. This can be prepared in a few minutes.

Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
15min
Pappadam Thoran / Pappadam Stir Fry / Easy side dish recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)
  • 5piece
    Pappadam
  • 15piece
    Shallots
  • 2clove
    Garlic
  • 1tsp
    Chilli powder
  • 1sprig
    Curry leaves
  • Salt
  • 3tbsp
    Oil

How to make Pappadam Thoran / Pappadam Stir Fry / Easy side dish

  1. Cut the pappadam into small pieces.

    Step 1.1: Cut the pappadam into small pieces
    Step 1.2: Cut the pappadam into small pieces
  2. Deep fry the pappadam in one or two batches until crispy. Set aside.

  3. In a mixer jar, add shallots and chilli powder. Pulse once or twice to crush them.

  4. Heat a pan and add oil.

  5. Add the shallot and chilli powder mixture along with garlic.

  6. Sauté until it turns golden brown.

    Step 1.1: Sauté until it turns golden brown
    Step 1.2: Sauté until it turns golden brown
  7. Add curry leaves and a little salt for the shallots.

  8. Add the fried pappadam pieces and gently mix.

  9. Turn off the heat.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the pappadam to achieve a crispy texture.

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Gayatri

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