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Preparing it in India is often cited as an example of the women’s empowerment movement in India, as the majority of this business in India is controlled by women. Usually, hulled urad dal flour is used to prepare dough that is seasoned properly with salt, oil, black pepper, heeng, coriander, cumin and pomegranate seeds in prioritized proportions.

People often buy papad from markets because it needs a lot of hard work and physical force to get them done right. But it is quite certain that we can prepare them at home too. Let me share with you the recipe notes for preparing a peppery Amritsari Papad:

Now the dough has to be rolled into thin round discs either manually or by machine. Though rolling the dough manually is an arduous task because it requires a sufficient amount of force that is why people still use the metaphor “Papad Belna” for laborious tasks. Now the rolled discs of dough are left in the open sunlight to get them dried and attain the texture. Getting them ready to eat is as easy as ABC, we just have to hold them over the open flame or roast it in the oven and it is ready.People in Punjab usually have their meals accompanied by it but in other parts of the country, it is eaten just as a snack with chutney or other dips. Give your taste buds an amazing experience of this spicy specialty from the famous Papad Warian Wala Bazaar in Amritsar.

Amritsari Warian

Though being spicier than Papad, Warian is also prepared from dough which is mixed with the liquid amalgamation of ground urad daal, heeng, black pepper, salt, and coriander seeds. Like papad, Warian doesn’t hold any particular shape and is also left to be dried in open sunlight. Both Papad and Warian can be stored for a long time as they don’t get bad easily. Having a picante taste, it is used by the Amritsaris in small broken particles in various dishes like rice, curry & most frequently with soybean and potatoes.

You will find the whole market of the makers in the same Papad Warian Wala Bazaar which is behind the premises of Golden Temple. During the late 1980s, this bazaar used to be an unforgettable experience for the life of the visitors due to the highly pungent aroma. Still, people from different parts of Punjab visit Amritsar just because to buy Papad Warian. Want to give your food a spicy touch? Allow us to make you experience these bazaars which still hold the rich heritage of the city.