Description
The King of the Thali: Original Lijjat Big Papad
At Jalaram Food Products, we understand that in the Gujarati and North Indian dining culture, the Papad is not just a side dish—it is the opener. For our Catering and Restaurant clients in Ahmedabad, size matters. The standard household papad simply disappears on a large 12-inch melamine plate. That is why we specialize in supplying the Lijjat Big Papad (Bade Papad).
As a leading wholesale grocery trader, we provide the assurance of the genuine Lijjat brand combined with the logistical reliability of Jalaram. We ensure that these fragile large discs reach your kitchen intact, ready to be roasted or fried.
Why Caterers Choose the “Big” (Mota) Papad
While the taste of Lijjat is consistent across sizes, the Big Variant (approx. 9 inches) serves specific commercial purposes:
- The Masala Papad Essential: You cannot make a restaurant-style Masala Papad on a small disc. The Big Papad provides the necessary surface area to hold the weight of chopped onions, tomatoes, sev, and coriander without breaking. It turns a low-cost item into a high-margin appetizer.
- Visual Impact (Thali Coverage): In weddings and banquets, perception is everything. A large roasted papad covering the rice or placed atop the bowls makes the Thali look fuller and more premium. It signals “abundance” to the guest.
- Cost-Efficiency: Serving one large impressive papad is often more operationally efficient for waiters than serving two smaller ones.
- Brand Loyalty: Your guests know the taste of Lijjat—the distinct peppery kick of Udad Dal and Kali Mirch. Using the original brand eliminates any complaints about “generic” or “stale” papads.
Handling & Quality: The Jalaram Advantage
The biggest challenge with Mota Papad is breakage. A broken papad is a loss for a restaurant.
- Careful Storage: Our warehouse in Ahmedabad utilizes specific racking for papad cartons to prevent crushing.
- Moisture Control: Papads are highly sensitive to humidity (which makes them soggy/chewy). We ensure our stock is rotated fast and stored in dry conditions, so you get that signature “Snap” and “Crunch” when roasted.
- Fresh Batches: We source directly from the manufacturer’s distributors, ensuring you get fresh dates, not old stock that has lost its spicy aroma.
Culinary Applications: Beyond Just Roasting
- Masala Papad (Starter) This is the #1 use case. The Big Papad is roasted over an open flame or in a tandoor, brushed with butter/oil, and topped with spicy salad. The structural integrity of the Lijjat Big Papad ensures it doesn’t get soggy immediately upon contact with the juicy vegetables.
- Fried Papad Churi When crushed, the large surface area yields more “volume.” Fried and crushed Big Papad mixed with red chili powder and ghee makes for an excellent Papad Churi, a favorite accompaniment in Kathiyawadi meals.
- Papad Cones & Rolls Modern caterers steam the raw large papad slightly to make it pliable, roll it into cones or cylinders, stuff it with filling, and then fry it. The 9-inch size is perfect for creating these shaped appetizers.
- The “Roasted” Side Simply roasted and served with mint chutney, it acts as a palate cleanser between heavy, spicy courses in a Gujarati wedding menu.
Ingredients & Nutritional Profile
Lijjat is famous for its clean label.
- Key Ingredients: Udad Dal Flour, Asafoetida (Hing), Black Pepper (Kali Mirch), Salt, Edible Vegetable Oil, and Papa Khar.
- Protein Rich: Made primarily of lentils (Dal), it adds a protein crunch to the meal.
- Digestive: The inclusion of Black Pepper and Hing aids digestion, making it a functional part of the meal.
Product Specifications
- Product Name: Lijjat Papad (Big Size)
- Variant: Udad with Black Pepper
- Size: ~9 Inches Diameter (Large / Mota)
- Texture: Thin, Crisp
- Taste: Spicy, Peppery, Salty
- Shape: Round Disc
- Shelf Life: 4-6 Months (Store in airtight container after opening)
- Packaging: Bulk Cartons / Commercial Packs
- Supplier: Jalaram Food Products, Ahmedabad
Streamline Your Banquet Supplies
Don’t risk serving broken or generic papads at your next event. Partner with Jalaram Food Products for reliable wholesale supply. We can bundle your Papad order with Pickles, Chutneys, and Mukhwas for a complete “Condiments Package.”
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