What is "papadam"

alt. A thin, crisp Indian bread made from lentil flour, optionally spiced or flavoured in various ways and either grilled or deep-fried, which may be eaten on its own as a snack, with chutney as a starter(,) or as an accompaniment to a meal. n. A thin, crisp Indian bread made from lentil flour, optionally spiced or flavoured in various ways and either grilled or deep-fried, which may be eaten on its own as a snack, with chutney as a starter(,) or as an accompaniment to a meal.