 Onion pakora | |
| Alternative names | Pakoda, pikora, bhajiya, pakodi, ponako, pakura, fakkura, phulauri, bora, chop |
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| Type | Fritter |
| Course | Appetizer or snack |
| Place of origin | South Asia[1][2][3] |
| Region or state | South Asia |
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| Similar dishes | Kyet thun kyaw Pholourie |
Pakora (pronounced [pəˈkɔːɽa]) is a fritter originating from the Indian subcontinent. They are sold by street vendors and served in restaurants across South Asia.[5] They often consist of vegetables such as potatoes and onions, which are coated in seasoned gram flour batter and deep-fried.
Other spellings include pikora, pakoda, and pakodi, and regional names include bhaji, bhajiya, bora, ponako, and chop.
- ^ "Pakora - food". Britannica.com. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ Bloom, Leora Y. (10 May 2016). "Pakoras are tasty, versatile treats from the Indian subcontinent that work well as appetizers, snacks or meals". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ Sanghvi, Vir (18 April 2015). "Take pride in the bonda or pakora. It is our gift to the world". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Hot Pink Puris and Onion Pakoras - the Brightest Snack You've Ever Seen?". 29 August 2013.
- ^ Devi, Yamuna (1999). Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian cooking. New York: E. P. Dutton. pp. 447–466, Pakoras: Vegetable Fritters. ISBN 0-525-24564-2.