* A papadum is a thin, crisp, round flatbread from India. It is typically based on a seasoned dough usually made from peeled black gram flour, either fried or cooked with dry heat . Flours made from other sources such as lentils, chickpeas, rice, tapioca, certain millets or potato can be used. FLAVORS : * Salt and peanut oil are added to make a dough, which can be flavored with seasonings such as chili, cumin, garlic, or black pepper. Sometimes, baking soda or slaked lime is also added. The dough is shaped into a thin, round flatbread and then dried, and can be cooked by deep frying, roasting over an open flame, toasting, or microwaving, depending on the desired texture. HEALTH BENEFITS : * Papad is good appetizer and digestive. Roasted or grilled papad helps to absorb the fatty material from mouth and throat when consumed at the end of the meal. â?? Moderate intake is fine, but do not over do it. It is very high in sodium, hence not advisable for hypertensive people. Additional information : Appalams per - 100g Protein - 30g Fat - 3.3g Carbohydrate - 43.7g Fiber - 19g Cholesterol - 4mg