appalam
An Indian term for poppadom (also spelled papadum or papad) — the thin, crispy lentil or chickpea wafer served as a starter or accompaniment in South Indian cuisine.
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An Indian term for poppadom (also spelled papadum or papad) — the thin, crispy lentil or chickpea wafer served as a starter or accompaniment in South Indian cuisine. 'Appalam' is the Tamil name for the same item known as 'papad' in Hindi. A genuine regional food vocabulary term rather than slang.
She ordered a plate of appalams with chutney while they waited for the main courses to arrive.
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(India) poppadom.
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