Pakora

Pakora is a fritter commonly eaten in India and Pakistan. It is made by taking ingredients such as chicken, onion, eggplant, lentils, potato, spinach, or cauliflower, dipping them in a batter of chickpea flour and then deep-frying. Because the flour is made of chickpeas, not wheat, they are suitable for people with Celiac disease or the wheat-intolerant.

Fast Facts

1. Often eaten during Ramadan
2. Served with chutney or tamarind sauce
3. Originated in Northern India
4. Traditional eaten with tea during rainy season
5. Street food in Pakistan

Types of Pakora

1. Palak pakora: Deep-fried battered spinach
2. Paneer pakora: Deep-fried battered cheese
3. Pyaz pakora: Deep-fried battered onions
4. Aloo pakora: Deep-fried battered potatoes
5. Gobhi pakora: Cauliflower fritters
6. Piaz ghia pakora: Onion and zucchini fritters

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