From the land of saffron and spices comes these deliciously exotic Lentil & Corn crisps call "Poppadums" Each spicy treat crackles with pure fresh lentil flour - a legendary ingredient cultivated in Northern India since the dawn of civilization and prized by monks and Emperors alike.
Q. Why Poppadum?
A.
Papad — Grilled usually spiced & North Indian
Applam — Fried Flat & Madrasi and from Tamil Nadu South of India
Pappadum — Fried puffed up & Malyali from Kerala
Poppadum — All of the above, if you're British and love curry and lager
Q. What is it?
A. It is specific to Indian sub-continent, hand rolled at home and they differ from area to area. In North India, the pappadums are mainly from Black Lentil, whereas in South India, they are made from rice. After rolling, it is sun dried and preserved. Pappadum is a standard accompaniment with Indian cuisine, which is eaten before meals as an appetizer also during meals and after meals. These are about six inch in diameter, sold in raw form and fried or roasted and consumed within minutes and has no shelf life. These are generally prepared by the grand mothers for home use and are also distributed to close relatives and friends.
Q. Where is it made?
A. It is made at homes all over Indian sub-continent.
Q. What's so good about it?
A. Lentil Poppadums are healthy as these are full of proteins and Hunter has developed a unique deep frying process, where oil is removed after frying to maintain oil percentage below 15% as against normal Potato Chips which has oil around 38%. These are with natural ingredients, have no trans fatty acids, no GMO, no cholesterols and are Gluten Free. Shikar Poppadums, although fried looks and taste like they are roasted.
Q. How are they used?
A. These are used as a gourmet snack on their own, with cocktails as any time snack. These are also served with dips, or as an appetizer.
Q. What are the packing sizes avaliable?
A. Avaliable sizes for Lentil Poppadums are 14* 120g & for Corn Poppadums are 12* 75g
Shikar Poppadums
Hunter Foods Limited.FZCO is the first Company to develop ready to eat Poppadums and have expertise to do any kind of Poppadums either raw or fried.
Shelf Life
These bite size already fried ready to eat Poppadums have a shelf life of 9-12 months. We make our own paperboard canisters to ensure shelf life and are marketed as an 'All Time Premium Snack'
Lentil Poppadums
Shikar Poppadum comes in authentic LENTIL variety made from all natural ingredients and natural flavours
Ingredients (Lentil Poppadums)
Lentil flour, rice flour, non-hydrogenated Palmolein oil, salt, raising agent.
Flavours
a) With Cumin Seed
b) With Green Chilli & Garlic
c) With Red Chilli
d) With Black Pepper
Corn Poppadums
Developed by Hunter Foods Limited.FZCO for the western palate as a snack with exotic flavours.
Ingredients (Corn Poppadums)
Corn Tapioca, Salt, Non-hydrogenated Palmolein Oil in different flavours and all natural colours
Flavours
a) Mango Chutney
b) Tomato Chutney
c) Mint Chutney
d) Bombay Mix
