How to cook papadums

Step 3 Get your stove on.

A high flame works best, but you'll need to be super-vigilant, since ten seconds can make the difference between perfection and a room full of smoke from your burnt papadum.

If you're timid, you might want to start with a medium-low flame to begin with. Don't worry too much about cleaning the grates; that high flame will sterilize them pretty quickly.