My Other Love

No matter what anyone else says, this is the best combination ever. Poppadums and spicy mango chutney.

For those who have no idea what a Poppadum (or Papad) is, it's a thin Indian wafer that is usually made up of lentil or chickpea flour and can be flavored with various seasonings like black pepper, chili or garlic. It's served with dips, chutneys, and other condiments or even as a snack by itself.

But what interest me was the fact that it gives women in India some form of financial independence. The production of snacks such as Poppadums and prickles provide these women with regular income given that it has only a low start up cost. This is a lucrative business.

In fact, business is so good for them that a well known organization, Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad which is run solely by Indian women, now has an annual income of around US$80 million dollars! They produced papads like these and sell each packet for only around US$1. Is that not impressive or what?

Okay, 'nuff said. Excuse me now while I go munch on more of these delicious poppadums dipped in the mango chutney I got from Mustafa (for only S$2.80!).