Traditional Method - Heat about 250ml vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok until it is hot. Slide a papadum into the pan and with the assistance of two spatulas gently press the edges down to retain the shape. After 5 seconds turn over and repeat. Remove using both spatulas and stand them on absorbent paper. Prepare these 1-hour prior to serving as this will help to drain the oil.

Grill - Simply place one or two papadums under a preheated grill for a few seconds turning if required. Caution - it is very easy to burn them under a grill so always keep an eye on them.

Microwave - place papadums broken into 2 or 3 pieces around the outer part of the microwave and cook on full power for 10 seconds. Check to see how well they are cooked and continue until fully cooked. This method will give slightly different results but does save on using oil. Practice is required as all microwaves differ.