Fried Masala Papad Recipe – Quick & Easy Vegetarian Snack

Ingredients
Papar / Papad - 6 qty
Ghee / Oil - 6 tsp (for frying)
Onion - 1/2 (finely chopped)
Tomato - 1 (finely chopped)
Green Chutney - 6 tsp
Tamarind Chutney - 6 tsp
Sev - 3/4 cup
Yogurt - 1/2 cup whisked
Chaat Masala Powder
Red Chili Powder
Coriander - 6 tbsp (finely chopped)
Green Chili - 1.5 finely chopped
Crispy fried papad topped with onion, tomato, cilantro, chaat masala, yogurt, tamarind chutney and more! This delicious vegetarian snack is quick and easy to make in about 10 minutes. Make this simple masala papad recipe your own by adding your favorite ingredients!
Our recipe video below offers step by step instructions on how to make Masala Papad. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For Fried Masala Papad calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Make Crispy Chaat Masala Papad:
1) On a pan or griddle over medium heat, add 1 tsp of ghee / oil.
2) Break an uncooked papad into 4 equal pieces and add to the pan.
3) Press down with a flat spatula on the papad edges to ensure even cooking. After about 1 minute, flip.
PRO TIP: Keep pressing flat against the pan to ensure even cooking.
4) Cook for about 1 minute until you see light golden brown spots. Transfer the crispy papad to a serving plate.
5) Add 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp tomato, 1 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp sev, 1 tsp mint chutney, 1 tsp tamarind chutney, 1 tbsp whisked yogurt, 1 pinch of chaat masala, 1 pinch of red chili powder, and a sprinkle of finely chopped green chili.
6) Enjoy!
Crispy fried papad topped with onion, tomato, cilantro, chaat masala, yogurt, tamarind chutney and more! This delicious vegetarian snack is quick and easy to make in about 10 minutes. Make this simple masala papad recipe your own by adding your favorite ingredients!
Our recipe video below offers step by step instructions on how to make Masala Papad. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For Fried Masala Papad calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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