Pakora

Pakora
Onion pakora
Alternative namesPakoda, pikora, bhajiya, pakodi, ponako, pakura, fakkura, phulauri, bora, chop
TypeFritter
CourseAppetizer or snack
Place of originIndian subcontinent[1][2][3]
Region or stateIndia
Associated cuisine
Main ingredients
  • Vegetables
  • gram flour
  • spices
  • onions
Variations
  • Potato
  • Eggplant
  • Onion
  • Cauliflower
  • Spinach
  • Mixed vegetables
  • Paneer
  • Chicken
Similar dishesKyet 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.

  1. ^ "Pakora - food". Britannica.com. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Hot Pink Puris and Onion Pakoras - the Brightest Snack You've Ever Seen?". 29 August 2013.
  5. ^ 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.