pakora
Spiced chickpea fritter
Pakora is a South Asian fritter—vegetables, meat, or cheese coated in spiced chickpea batter and deep-fried.
Common varieties use onion, potato, spinach, or paneer.
Pakoras appear as appetizers or snacks, often served with chutney: We ordered vegetable pakoras to start.
Pungent layered bulb
- potatoEdible underground tuber
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
- eggplantPurple edible nightshade fruit
paneer · chili pepper · cabbage · aloo · palak · chickpea flour · besan · gram flour
Spiced fruit-based condiment
- chaiSpiced milk tea
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- idliSteamed lentil-rice cake
- naanLeavened tandoor-baked flatbread
paneer · raita · lassi · biryani · curry · dal · roti · tandoori
Uncooked cake mixture
- deep-fryCook in hot oil
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- crispyBrittle and snapping
fritter · sizzle · drain · splatter · tongs · skillet · tempura · smoke
Light dish preceding main
- street foodCasual vendor-sold eats
- teatimeAfternoon refreshment hour
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
- starterInitiator of action
accompaniment · party food · shareable · dippable · handheld · bite-sized · casual
Yellow rhizome spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
- chili powderGround dried pepper blend
fenugreek · cardamom · ginger · garlic · curry leaves · mustard seeds · asafoetida · red chili
onion
Pungent layered bulb
- potatoEdible underground tuber
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
eggplant · paneer · chili pepper · cabbage · aloo · palak · chickpea flour · besan · gram flour
chutney
Spiced fruit-based condiment
naan · paneer · raita · lassi · biryani · curry · dal · roti · tandoori · tikka
batter
Uncooked cake mixture
crispy · fritter · sizzle · drain · splatter · tongs · skillet · tempura · smoke · bubbling
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
- street foodCasual vendor-sold eats
- teatimeAfternoon refreshment hour
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
starter · accompaniment · party food · shareable · dippable · handheld · bite-sized · casual
turmeric
Yellow rhizome spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- garam masalaIndian spice mixture
chili powder · fenugreek · cardamom · ginger · garlic · curry leaves · mustard seeds · asafoetida · red chili · green chili
crispy
Brittle and snapping
crackling · crusty · flaky · light · airy · craggy · lacy · delicate · tender
- South AsiaIndia, Indian states, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hindustan
- appetizersmozzarella sticks, canapes, bruschetta, buffalo wings, nachos
- Asian appetizersspring rolls, egg rolls, dumplings, pot stickers, gyoza
- fried foodsfried chicken, french fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, fried fish
- street foodtacos, kebabs, skewers, satay, dumplings
- street snackstacos, churros, empanadas, falafel, samosas
pakoracrudités
Raw vegetable appetizer
steamed vegetables · sashimi · salad · baked goods · grilled vegetables
pakoraraw salad
Uncooked vegetable dish
fresh vegetables · health food · green smoothie · plain rice