Tomato Appalam (also known as Tomato Papad) is a variation of the traditional Appalam (Papad) made with a tomato-based dough. It is a crispy, thin, and savory snack typically served as an accompaniment to meals, especially in South Indian cuisine. Unlike the usual appalams made from urad dal flour or rice flour, Tomato Appalam uses tomato puree, spices, and flour to create a unique, flavorful, and tangy twist on the classic snack.

Ragi Appalam, also known as Ragi Papad, is a healthy, crunchy, and nutritious variation of the traditional South Indian appalam (papad). Instead of the usual rice flour or urad dal flour, ragi flour (finger millet flour) is used as the base ingredient, giving it a unique, earthy flavor and a darker color. Ragi is a highly nutritious grain rich in fiber, calcium, and iron, making Ragi Appalam a wholesome snack option, as well as a great accompaniment to a meal.

Arisi Appalam, also known as Rice Papad or Rice Appalam, is a traditional, crispy, and thin snack that is a staple in South Indian cuisine. Made primarily from rice flour, it is one of the most common varieties of papad (appalam) found in Indian households. Arisi Appalam is often enjoyed as an accompaniment to rice-based dishes such as sambar, rasam, curd rice, or vegetable rice, and is also served as a crunchy snack with chutneys or pickles.

Ulundhu Appalam (also known as Urad Dal Appalam or Urad Dal Papad) is a traditional South Indian snack made primarily from urad dal flour (black gram flour). It is a popular type of papad (appalam), characterized by its crisp and savory flavor with a subtle earthy taste from the urad dal. Ulundhu Appalam is typically served as an accompaniment to meals like sambar, rasam, curd rice, or vegetable rice, and is also enjoyed on its own as a crunchy snack, often with chutneys or pickles.

“Elavadam Appalam” is a popular South Indian snack, particularly associated with Tamil Nadu. It is a type of papad (thin, crispy disc-shaped food) made using a dough primarily consisting of urad dal (black gram) flour, along with spices and sometimes rice flour for added crispiness.