How is papad made?

Papad is made by mixing lentil, chickpea, or rice flour with water and spices to form a dough. This dough is then rolled out into thin discs and sun-dried or deep-fried until crispy. For sun-drying, the discs are laid out in the sun for a few days. In the case of deep-frying, the dough discs puff up and turn golden brown within seconds of being immersed in hot oil. Once dried or fried, papads can be stored and later roasted over an open flame or microwaved for consumption. The result is a versatile, crunchy Indian flatbread enjoyed as a snack or accompaniment to meals.