Jackfruit Leaf Papads!

Yesterday, I spotted some farmers selling rice papads made by smearing batter on the face of green jackfruit leaves and then drying them in the sun. I bought some and we deep-fried them at home. Crisp and delicious with a hint of jackfruit leaf flavor. As I thought about it, the reason for the jackfruit leaf became clear. Jack leaves have great curative properties. Traditionally, the leaves are boiled in water and arthritis patients are regularly made to have their daily bath when the water is still warm. It relieves the ailment to a large measure. Perhaps, the same thing happens when you dry the papads on the jackfruit leaves!