Annam Plain Papadam (4") 150g

Annam Plain Papadam (4") is the small, unseasoned papad served alongside a rice meal or handed round with drinks. Cooked properly it puffs and blisters within seconds and stays brittle right through, with a clean salty taste and none of the cumin or pepper of the flavoured versions. The four inch size is the one that sits on a thali, where each person takes one or two rather than sharing a large disc. Roast it over a low gas flame or in a dry pan, turning constantly for twenty to thirty seconds a side until it lightens and curls, or deep fry it for a few seconds in hot oil and drain it upright. It softens in humid air, so cook only as many as you will eat at once.

Best with

• Rice with sambar, rasam or curd
• Crushed over salads and chaat
• Drinks, with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of chilli

Pack and storage

150g pack. Store in a cool, dry place, sealed after opening.