easy masala papad recipe | homemade masala papadums - 4 ways | papad masala varieties

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 2 minutes
  • Total time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: indian street food

Ingredients

  • 4 papad
  • oil (for frying)

for classic masala papad:

  • 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp sev
  • pinch chilli powder
  • pinch chaat masala
  • 1 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

for masala papad chaat:

  • 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp green chutney
  • 1 tsp tamarind chutney
  • 2 tbsp sev
  • 1 tbsp curd
  • pinch chaat masala
  • pinch chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

for chips masala papad:

  • 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp tomato (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp sweet corn
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • handful chips

for pizza masala papad:

  • 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp tomato (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp capsicum (finely chopped)
  • few olives (chopped)
  • few jalapeno (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp cheese (grated)
  • pinch chilli flakes
  • pinch mixed herbs

Method

  1. firstly, deep fry the papad in hot oil. i have used lijjat papad, you can use papad of your choice.
  2. deep fry on both sides to make it crunchy. if you are diet conscious, then you can directly fry on flame or in the microwave.
  3. drain off over kitchen paper to get rid of excess oil.

how to make classic masala papad:

  1. firstly, take fried papad on a plate.
  2. garnish with 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp tomato, 1 chilli and 2 tbsp sev.
  3. also sprinkle chilli powder, chaat masala and 1 tbsp coriander.
  4. finally, enjoy crispy classic masala papad with evening tea.

how to make masala papad chaat:

  1. firstly, take fried papad on a plate.
  2. garnish with 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp tomato, 1 tsp green chutney and 1 tsp tamarind chutney.
  3. also top with 2 tbsp sev, 1 tbsp curd, pinch chaat masala, pinch chilli powder and 1 tbsp coriander.
  4. finally, enjoy crispy masala papad chaat with evening tea.

how to make chips masala papad:

  1. firstly, take fried papad on a plate.
  2. garnish with 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp tomato, 2 tbsp sweet corn.
  3. also spread 2 tbsp tomato sauce and crush handful chips.
  4. finally, enjoy crispy chips masala papad with evening tea.

how to make pizza masala papad:

  1. firstly, take fried papad on a plate.
  2. garnish with 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp tomato and 2 tbsp capsicum.
  3. also, top with few olives, few jalapeno and 2 tbsp tomato sauce.
  4. now grate 3 tbsp cheese and sprinkle chilli flakes and mixed herbs.
  5. finally, enjoy pizza masala papad with evening tea.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.