ORKANA PAPPADAM NEEDLE

What It Does: In Kerala, pappadam is fried fresh for almost every rice meal, and a pappadam needle is the tool that holds the pappadam under the oil, flips it as it puffs and lifts it out without the fingers going near the kadai. Better Than A Spoon: The thin point lets you prick and press without tearing the pappadam, and a pappadam held with the needle fries flat and even instead of curling. Quick, Safe Frying: The needle keeps your hand at a safe distance from spitting coconut oil while frying a stack for a sadya. Sadya And Daily Use: Fry pappadam for Onam, Vishu and wedding lunches, or two or three for a weekday rice-and-sambar meal; the same needle helps turn pappad for North Indian meals. Also Useful For: Testing whether a cake or boiled tapioca is done. Care: Wash after use to remove oil, dry fully, and keep it hanging near the stove where it is always at hand.