Indian Pappadam with Spicy Mango Chutney

Name: Indian Pappadam with Spicy Mango Chutney
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying); 800 g Ripe mangoes; 200 g Granulated sugar; 120 ml White vinegar; 30 g Fresh ginger, grated; 20 g Garlic, minced; 1.5 tsp Red chili flakes; 1 tsp Black mustard seeds; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Salt

Difficulty

easy

Time

1h 15m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Medium

Pappadam is a crispy, thin Indian wafer, often served as an appetizer or snack. It's typically made from lentil, chickpea, or rice flour. Paired with a homemade spicy mango chutney, it creates a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. This recipe brings the vibrant tastes of India right to your kitchen, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a quick, flavorful bite.

Steps

Prepare Chutney

Peel and finely dice the mangoes. In a medium saucepan, combine diced mango, sugar, white vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, red chili flakes, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and salt.

Simmer Chutney

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens and the mango pieces are tender. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. The chutney will thicken further as it cools.

Fry Pappadams

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches about 180°C (350°F). Carefully place one pappadam into the hot oil. It will puff up and become crispy in a few seconds.

Drain and Serve

Using tongs, flip the pappadam quickly and remove it from the oil after 5-10 seconds, once it's golden and crispy. Place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining pappadams. Serve immediately with the cooled spicy mango chutney.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	250 kcal	375 kcal
Protein	3g	4.5g
Fat	10g	15g
Carbohydrate	35g	52.5g
Fiber	2g	3g
Sugar	25g	37.5g

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Indian Pappadam with Spicy Mango Chutney

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Price Category

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Chutney

Simmer Chutney

Fry Pappadams

Drain and Serve

Extra Tips

► For a healthier option, you can bake or air-fry the pappadams instead of deep-frying them.

► Adjust the chili flakes in the chutney to your preferred spice level; you can also add a fresh green chili for extra heat.

► The mango chutney tastes even better the next day, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

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