Ingredients:

• 500 gms – Urad Dal flour
• 1/2 tsp – Jeera
• 1/2 tsp – ajwain
• 1/4 tsp – Soda bi-carbonate
• Salt – to taste
• 4 tbsp – oil

Method:

1. Add all the masalas except oil to the urad dal flour. Mix well.
2. Bind together to form a very hard dough by adding water.
3. Cover and keep aside for 2 hours at least.
4. Apply little oil, knead the dough by hammering with a heavy pestle to make the dough softer.
5. Make equal number of balls.
6. Roll out each ball on a rolling board with the help of a rolling pin in a circular movement.
7. Apply oil if papad tends to stick on rolling board. Repeat with the remaining balls.
8. Dry the papad in direct sunlight.
9. Remove from sunlight as soon as they are dry enough. Dry them for a day or two.
10. Recipe Courtesy: Mangalorean Recipes