While I was searching for Kerala papadams available in US, I came across this information. I didn’t see anything related to the papadams which we get in Kerala. My sister and my husband are hard core fan of papadams. However I’m not that crazy for it, I like it. The one which we get here is known as appalams which does not puffs up so beautifully. It certainly gives me the nostalgic feeling of Kerala sadya, Vishu and Onam where Sadya’s are not served without these circled crackers. The salt content in it is in high percentage so as such it is not recommended for high BP patients or those who are prone to it; still I always have a soft corner for it.
I have got some snaps which we had taken for last Onam which I would like to share. Oh papadam I’m
really missing you! 
I hope these are available in all kerala stores, but does have a shortage in our area.
Goes well with any kind of south indian meal, especially with piping hot sambar. Also the fried ones has more than a week’s shelf life if kept frozen in zipper bag.
I really wished if I could get the recipes of these puffy crackers, although I know making those is not that easy.
Hi Dhanya,
I came here thru’ Annita’s blog. I can see you are new to blogging, welcome! Nice post here about pappadams, I love them. You’ve rightly said, goes well with piping hot sambar!
Thanx Jyothsna for visiting!
I have come across ur blog n ll be shortly spending time in reading ur memoir stuffs
Check in the refrigerated section of your local Achaayan store. You will find Guruvayoor pappadam. That will pollify and fill your kitchen. You don’t often get Guruvayoor Kesavan. He visits only during Onam and Vishu.
Payyansji,
You must be aware that we unlucky people dont have any achayan stores nearby….Dont you rememeber puttupodi & chemeen podi u had sent before…..Its becoz we are moving or else would have pestered you again for that….
Thank God we get these pappadams from the many mallu stores in NY.
Pappadams are a favorite at our home too.
Have you tried microwaving it?
Lucky guys!!..It is said that NJ is highly populated with Indians, but mallu stores are hardly found nearby.
Ya, we do ….thats the easiest method n no oil consumption…No work 4 the exhaust too!
dhanya
Hello,
came across your webiste while looking for stores in NY.
and i also read “giniann”, post a coment that there are many mallu stores in NY.
I have been looking for Malayalam grocery stores in New York to get spices and stuff, since the last 7 years- no luck.
I normally go to patel brothers but, its kinda gujju style groceries.
Is there anyone in New York (in and around manhattan) who knows of ANY south indian grocery store, where i get get these papamdams and other items?
Address of store(s) would be greatly apreciated.
thank you in advance.
Nitin.