Masala Papad

Masala Papad is a crispy papad topped with a fresh, tangy vegetable mix and spice blend for a quick crunchy snack.

**Ingredients

1. Plain papad – 2
2. Tomatoes (diced small) – 2 medium (about 1 cup)
3. Cucumber (diced small) – 1/2 English cucumber (about 1/2 cup)
4. Cilantro (finely chopped) – 2 tbsp
5. Ginger (finely shredded, optional) – 1 tsp
6. Green chili (finely chopped, optional) – 1
7. Lemon – 1/2
8. Oil – 2 tsp
9. Salt – 1/2 tsp (for garnish)
10. Black salt – 1/4 tsp
11. Dry roasted cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
12. Black pepper – 1/8 tsp
13. Red chili powder – a pinch

**Instructions

1. **Prepare the spice mix

   • Mix salt, black salt, cumin powder, black pepper and red chili powder
   • Set aside

2. **Prepare the vegetable topping

   • Mix tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, ginger and green chili
   • Squeeze lemon juice and combine
   • Set aside

3. **Roast and shape the papad

   • Lightly oil both sides of each papad
   • Preheat a skillet on medium-high heat
   • Roast each papad on both sides, pressing gently with a spatula
   • Cook until light yellow with few brown spots (do not over-roast)
   • While hot, fold each papad into quarters to form triangles