Masala Papad-::::::::;Zero Oil -)))))))))))))))))))))))Indian Cuisine*****************-Quick and Easy Starter-#######Tasty Starter-

Hello Friends!!!!!!!!

Masala Papad is one snack which we all enjoy when we dine out before our main course comes. This masala papad actually differs from each place and each person's prepartion. In north India it is prepared with varieties of chutneys on the base but here in south India they serve in different manner. Masala papad is my husband's favourite starter and for me it depends on my mood.Sometimes i like and at times i dont. I love masala papad in Novelty Tea House at Mylapore,Chennai. I generally prepare this masala papad at home with pepper papad.I get these pepper papads in Ambika Appalam, the famous shop in Chennai for all kinds of papads for many years. I get the big one so that when i microwave it, it will be a perfect papad. I dont fry these papads in oil.I just microwave this papad for a minute and then start making the masala papad. This is a quick snack which you can make for guests at home and if you feel bored of your regular stuffs. You try this Ambika Appalam and their varieties,trust me you will love it. You can visit them in http://www.ambikaappalamdepot.com/
This masala papad is great Indian starter to taste and it's very very easy to prepare.

So now let's see how to make this masala papad!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cooking Time                      :  1 Minute

Preparation Time                 : 5 Mins

Ingredients:

1.)Pepper Papad                     - 1 No

2.)Onions                               -As shown in the picture

3.)Tomatoes                          -As shown in the picture

4.)Green Chiilies                  -As required

5.)Coriander Leaves             -To garnish

6.)Sev                                   -To garnish

7.)Lemon                             - To squeeze

8.)Amchur/Mango Powder - 2 pinches

9.)Dhaniya Powder              -2 pinches

10.)Chilli Powder                -As required

11.)Chaat masala                -2 Pinches

Method:

1.)Take one pepper papad and microwave the same for 1 minute and keep it aside.

2.)Now add the chopped onions to this papad.

3.)Now sprinkle ingredients No.8,9 and 10.

4.)Then add tomatoes,sev,green chillies and sprinkle chaat masala now.

5.)Add lemon juice now and garnish with coriander leaves.

Enjoy your hot Masala Papad starter!!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>>>>>))))))))))))))))))))))))))


Note:

1.)If you want you can use some chutneys like green chutney as a base like they do in North India.

2.)If you want you can apply some tomato sauce in the base .

3.)Any other innovations if you want you can add to this papad and let me know that also....!!!!!You can use corn kernels,some cornflex, some peanuts, curd at the base,mint leaves, etc. So food is all about innovation.So enjoy your papad.

Bon Appetit!!!!!!!!

Ishwarya Balaji