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The Smart Choice for Daily Meals: Lijjat Small Papad
At Jalaram Food Products, we understand the economics of the food business. For high-volume dining establishments like Corporate Canteens, Hostel Messes, and Tiffin Services in Ahmedabad, managing the “Cost Per Plate” is crucial.
While the Big Papad is for show, the Lijjat Small Papad (Chhote Papad) is for business. It provides the satisfaction of a branded, high-quality accompaniment without taking up too much plate space or budget. As a premier wholesale grocery supplier, we ensure that these delicate discs reach your kitchen without breakage, ready to serve your daily customers.
The Economics of the “Small” Papad
Why do smart catering managers choose the 5-inch variant over the larger ones?
- Perfect Portion Control: In an “Unlimited Thali” or a fixed-price Tiffin, serving a large 9-inch papad can be wasteful if the customer doesn’t finish it. The 5-inch papad is the perfect single-serving size. It satisfies the craving for a crunch without generating food waste.
- Fits Tiffin Boxes: The standard round stainless steel tiffin carrier (Dabba) used in Ahmedabad has a diameter of about 5-6 inches. This Lijjat Small Papad fits perfectly inside the lid or the top container without needing to be broken into pieces.
- Ease of Frying: You don’t need a massive commercial kadhai (wok) to fry these. They fit easily into smaller frying pans, requiring less oil depth. This saves on your daily edible oil consumption—a significant saving for small kitchens.
- The Lijjat Trust: Even budget-conscious customers recognize the “Lijjat” taste. Serving a generic, unbranded papad can lead to complaints. Serving Lijjat Small Papad signals quality, even in a budget meal.
Culinary Applications: The Daily Driver
Our bulk supply of Small Papads is the backbone of daily dining in Gujarat:
- The Tiffin & Dabba Service Ahmedabad has a massive working population relying on Dabba services. A roasted or fried Small Papad wrapped in plastic is a standard inclusion. Our fresh stock ensures that even when the customer opens the tiffin hours later, the papad retains its spicy aroma.
- Corporate & Factory Canteens When feeding hundreds of workers in a limited time, speed is essential. Small papads are faster to roast and easier to plate on standard partitioned lunch trays.
- “Unlimited” Gujarati Thali Joints Many restaurants offer unlimited rotis and sabzi. Using the Small Papad allows these restaurants to offer a papad as a “refill” item without hurting their margins.
- Papad Nu Shaak In Gujarati homes and Kathiyawadi menus, Papad Nu Shaak (Papad Curry) is a popular dish. The small 5-inch papads are the perfect size to be quartered and added to the yogurt gravy, maintaining a good texture without turning into mush instantly.
Why Buy from Jalaram Food Products?
Sourcing Lijjat papads is easy, but sourcing them reliably for a business is where we come in.
- Freshness Rotation: Papad quality depends on freshness. Old stock loses its “Single Mari” (Pepper) kick and becomes brittle. Our high inventory turnover ensures you always get fresh batches.
- Breakage Management: Small papads are fragile. We handle our bulk cartons with extreme care in our Ahmedabad warehouse to minimize the “Chura” (broken bits) in your order.
- One-Stop Procurement: Don’t waste time visiting the wholesale market. Order your Rice, Dal, Spices, and Papads together from Jalaram Food Products for a single, seamless delivery.
Product Specifications
- Product Name: Lijjat Papad (Small Size)
- Common Names: 5 Number Papad, Chhote Papad, Puri Papad
- Variant: Udad Dal with Black Pepper
- Diameter: Approx. 5 Inches
- Texture: Thin, Crunchy
- Taste: Spicy (Black Pepper note), Salty
- Ingredients: Udad Dal Flour, Hing, Salt, Pepper, Edible Oil, Papa Khar
- Shelf Life: 4 Months (Keep away from moisture)
- Packaging: Bulk Cartons / 200g & 500g Commercial Packs
- Supplier: Jalaram Food Products, Ahmedabad
Optimize Your Canteen’s Efficiency
Switch to the size that fits your budget and your plate. Jalaram Food Products is ready to support your daily operations with consistent supply and competitive wholesale pricing.
Serve the brand India loves, at the size your business needs.
