Pakora
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Not to be confused with Pacora.
Pakora (pronounced [pəˈkɔːɽa]) is a fritter originating from the Indian subcontinent. They are sold by street vendors and served in restaurants in South Asia.[5] It consists of ingredients, often vegetables such as potatoes and onions, coated in seasoned gram flour batter and deep fried.
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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 |
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The pakora is known also under other spellings including pikora, pakoda, pakodi and regional names such as bhaji, bhajiya, bora, ponako, and chop.