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] It often consists of vegetables such as potatoes and onions, which are coated in seasoned gram flour batter and deep fried.
The pakora is known also under other spellings including pikora, pakoda, pakodi and regional names such as bhaji, bhajiya, bora, ponako, and chop.