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(Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore) ; a crepe made from fermented lentils and rice originating from South Indian cuisine.

toaster or toastie maker.

(India) A crisp fried dough wafer made from refined white flour and oil, eaten in India.

(India) A crepe-like bread made with green gram batter.

A thin, delicate rice flour flatbread from Kerala, South India — a staple of Malabar Muslim cuisine. Made by rolling the dough wafer-thin and cooking it quickly on a griddle, pathiri is almost translucent when done right. It's typically served with rich meat curries, especially chicken or fish. If you've never had it, it's one of those foods that makes you wonder why it's not more famous globally.