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  • noun Alternative spelling of papadom.

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Examples

  • As we perused the menu, we munched on crisp, lentil wafers called papadam, served with two dipping sauces: sweet tamarind and spiced mint and cilantro.

    Queens Gazette 2009

  • All entrees come with rice, papadam, and onion chutney.

    Recent Reviews Near San Francisco, CA 2010

  • Finished papadam wafers are stored in clear plastic bags for selling.

    American Chronicle 2008

  • Meals start with papadam, a thin, brittle, spiced lentil cracker that easily breaks into bite sized pieces.

    An Exploration of Portland Food and Drink 2008

  • 8. Serve with raita and papadam roasted in the microwave, of course!

    MW Vegetable Tahiri Meera 2008

  • 8. Serve with raita and papadam roasted in the microwave, of course!

    Archive 2008-03-01 Meera 2008

  • F had the Baigan Bhartha Dinner and I had the Chicken Curry Dinner (both Thali dinners served with vegetable curry of the day, dal, sambar (soup), raita, rice, nan, papadam, and dessert of the day.

    Seattle Bon Vivant: 2004

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