Poha Papad Recipe: Papad is a part of Indian food that enhances the taste of even ordinary foods. Be it dal, rice, khichdi or festival food, papad adds a different flavor to every dish. However, many people avoid making papad at home as they feel it is too tedious a task. Soaking, grinding and then preparing beans for a long time is not easy for everyone. But now a recipe has emerged that makes this whole process very easy. YouTuber Chhaya Soni shared how to make papad with poha and potatoes which anyone can easily try at home. What’s great about this recipe is that it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and the papads turn out very crunchy.

Why is poha the most important part of this recipe?
Poha plays the main role in this recipe. When the poha is boiled properly in the cooker, it becomes very soft. This soft poha later turns into dough which makes it easy to make papad. Because of Poha, papad also becomes light and puffs up well after frying.

The correct way to boil poha in the cooker
First, put enough water in the pressure cooker and boil it. When the water starts boiling well, put two bowls of poha in it. Now close the cooker lid and cook on medium flame until two to three whistles. With this process the poha becomes completely soft. This step helps in making the papad smooth and uniform later.

Filter the poha and mash it well.
When the pot pressure releases on its own, open the lid. Now take the poha out in a strainer and remove the excess water. Next, mash the hot poha well with the help of a spoon or masher. Keep in mind that there should not be any lump left in it. The smoother the mixture, the better the texture of the papad.

Potatoes and spices will enhance the taste
Now take four to five boiled potatoes and grate them. Mix these potatoes into mashed poha. Next, add salt, cumin and chili flakes to taste. If desired, you can also add finely chopped coriander. These spices not only make the papad delicious but also add a light aroma to it.

Prepare soft dough
Now mix everything well with your hands. Knead the mixture until it becomes smooth and smooth like dough. If the mixture is too sticky, you can apply some oil to your hands. This mixture of poha and potatoes is the secret to fluffy papad.

Make papad like this without a rolling pin
The most interesting thing about this recipe is that there is no need to roll the papad. Make small balls from the prepared dough. Now apply light oil to a piece of plastic. Place the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap and press it on top with a steel plate or rolling pin. Once pressed, your round and thin pillow is ready.

It is important to dry diapers properly
After making the diapers, spread them out on a clean cloth or piece of plastic. Dry them outside when there is good sunlight. If there is no sunlight, it can be dried in fan air as well. After complete drying, the diapers begin to appear light and translucent. This indicates that they are ready for storage.

How to keep it safe for a long time
After drying, store the papads in an airtight container. If kept away from moisture, it will not spoil for several months. Whenever you feel like eating, fry them in hot oil or you can also eat them by frying them a little.

Why do you like this recipe?
This recipe is special because there is no hassle of soaking and grinding the beans. Many papads can be prepared in less time using easily available ingredients like poha and potatoes. This is why people like this recipe so much on social media as well.