Jun 09 2026
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Pappadum Selection Recipe

Inspired by Gymkhana
Time45m
Serves4

Shrimp Sorpotel & Nimbu Achari Raita

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Ingredients

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Pappadum

Shrimp Sorpotel

Nimbu Achari Raita

Method

Preparing the Shrimp Sorpotel

  1. 1

    Sauté the Base

    In a large pan, heat some oil and sauté chopped onions, minced garlic, and ginger until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add Shrimp

    Add the shrimp and green chilies, cooking until the shrimp turn pink.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Stir in the tomato puree, coconut vinegar, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

  4. 4

    Final Touch

    Add chopped cilantro before serving and mix well.

Preparing the Nimbu Achari Raita

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, grated cucumber, roasted cumin powder, salt, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 6

    Chill

    Mix well and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Frying the Pappadum

  1. 7

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.

  2. 8

    Fry Pappadum

    Fry each pappadum for about 30 seconds or until they puff up and turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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