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pakora

/pəˈkɔːr.ə/
pa · ko · ra
Plural:pakoras
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• noun

1

A spiced, deep-fried snack or fritter originating from the Indian subcontinent, typically made by dipping vegetables, paneer cheese, or meat into a batter of seasoned gram flour (chickpea flour).

Example

"For the appetizer, we ordered a platter of crispy vegetable pakoras served with a refreshing mint chutney."

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• Rhymes for pakora

• Nearby Words

pak choy
pakistan
pakistani
pakora
pal
palace
palacsinta

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi/Urdu pakoṛā (पकोड़ा / پکوڑا), ultimately derived from the Sanskrit 'pakvavaṭa', a compound of 'pakva' (cooked, baked, or fried) and 'vaṭa' (a small lump or round mass).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pakora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pakora
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