Pakora
Pakora, also called pakoda, pakodi, or ponako, is a fried snack food popular in South Asia. It is made by taking one or two ingredients, such as potato, onion, spinach, chicken, or paneer, and dipping them in a batter of besan or chickpea flour and then frying them.
Pakora recipes are thought to have originated in the subcontinent, most likely in India or Pakistan. The snacks were likely created to be a quick and easy way to use up leftover vegetables or meat.Pakora-like snacks can be found in many parts of Asia, including Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
In India, pakoras are often served as an appetizer or snack. They can be made with a variety of different ingredients, but the most popular fillings are potato, onion, and spinach. Pakoras are usually served with chutney or ketchup on the side.
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Recipes
Spicy Corn Pakoras With Mango-Tamarind Chutney
- lime
- mango tamarind chutney
- vegetable oil
- cornmeal
- ginger
- green chile
- salt
- cilantro
- green onion
- baking powder
- cumin seed
- fennel seed
- mustard seed
- turmeric powder
- chickpea flour
- corn
- all purpose flour
- vegetable oil
Fish Pakora
- salt
- white fish
- ginger paste
- ajwain seed
- coriander
- cumin
- indian chili powder
- turmeric powder
- bengal flour
- garlic paste
- lime
- lemon
- mint coriander chutney
- oil
- water
Pakora (Indian Vegetable Fritters)
- cilantro
- yoghurt
- ginger
- sugar
- coriander
- cumin powder
- fenugreek powder
- turmeric powder
- onion
- mint
- chilli powder
- salt
- cumin seed
- eschalot
- salt
- mint
- potato
- cilantro
- salt
- ice
- red chilly
- cauliflower
- chickpea flour
- lime juice
- canola oil
- water
Pakora
- acqua
- bicarbonato
- carote
- curcuma
- curry
- erba cipollina
- farina di ceci
- olio
- paprika
- pepe
- sale fino
- timo
- zucchine
Fried Paneer Cheese Pakora
- chickpea flour
- garam masala
- salt
- water
- cayenne pepper
- ghee
- paneer cheese
- oil
Pakoras With Coriander & Walnut Chutney
- walnut chutney
- pakora
- vegetable oil
- cumin seed
- salt
- ginger
- lemon juice
- salt
- cauliflower
- onion
- russet potato
- chickpea flour
- garlic
- green onion
- thai chilly
- thai green chilly
- garam masala
- walnut
- cilantro
- olive oil
- kale
Romy Gill’s Sweet Corn Pakoras
- corn oil
- salt
- mint
- onion
- sparkling water
- chickpea flour
- corn
- cilantro
- cumin seed
- coriander
- indian chile powder
Asparagus Pakoras
- lemon
- tamarind chutney
- vegetable oil
- asparagus
- salt
- chickpea flour
- hot red chile powder
- cilantro
- baking soda
- cumin seed
Ingredient Breakdown
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- salt