Papad Churi
Papad Churi is a rustic, savory snack from Rajasthan, India, made by crushing crispy papadums (lentil or rice wafers) and mixing them with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and a squeeze of lemon. It's often seasoned with cumin, salt, and fresh coriander, creating a quick, crunchy chaat-like dish that's popular as a street food or light bite.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is relatively low in calories, around 100-150 per serving, and provides a good source of plant-based protein and fiber from the papadums, along with vitamins from the fresh vegetables. It's moderate in carbohydrates and low in fat unless extra oil is added during preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 55 µg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Papad Churi is culturally unique as a resourceful way to repurpose leftover papadums into a flavorful dish, reflecting Rajasthani ingenuity in minimizing waste. Nutritionally, it combines the crunch of legume-based papadums with hydrating veggies, making it a refreshing yet satisfying snack in hot climates.
