No Rolling, No Hours of Effort… Make Loads of Crispy Papads from Just Half a Cup of Moong Dal, Says Disha

New Delhi: With changing times and innovative recipes, there’s no need to wait for a specific season to enjoy your favorite snacks. Even papads can now be made at home in any season. Content creator Diksha has shared a simple method to prepare papads without rolling, making the process quick and easy.

Easy Moong Dal and Semolina Paste
Diksha’s method requires only half a cup of split moong dal and a small amount of semolina. First, wash the dal thoroughly 3–4 times and soak it for 4–5 hours or overnight. After soaking, grind the dal with one or two spoons of water into a thick paste. Strain it through a fine sieve and mix with an equal quantity of semolina and water. Let the mixture rest for 20 minutes for the semolina to absorb water and improve the papad’s texture.

Perfect Water and Spices
After the mixture has rested, add 3 cups of water along with salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, and a pinch of asafoetida. Optionally, add a small amount of food color. Boil the water and spices before slowly adding the moong dal paste. Stir continuously to avoid lumps and sticking. Once the mixture thickens and sticks slightly to the ladle, it’s ready.

Cooling and Final Touches
Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let the mixture cool about 80% or use a fan for faster cooling, stirring occasionally. Before it cools completely, add ½ teaspoon chili flakes for extra flavor. The mixture should remain spreadable for shaping papads.

Shaping and Drying Papads Without Rolling
Place a thick polyethylene or plastic sheet on a flat surface. Using a spatula, drop a portion of the mixture onto the sheet and spread it into a round shape using the back of the spatula. Sprinkle a little black pepper powder on top. Let the papads dry under a fan. Once dried, they can easily be removed from the sheet. Fry or roast them to enjoy crispy, delicious papads.

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