Pakora History: Pakora is eaten with taste in foreign countries, know the history of this Indian dish...

 

Pakora: It is winter season and there is no fun if there are no pakodas with tea. The same is the case with the rainy season. The combination of pakodas is unique in the winter and rainy seasons. But you will be surprised to know that Pakodas are completely indigenous. But it also has its history.


Indian Dish Pakora: It is also known by names like Pakora, Bhajia, Pukra or Fukui. The good thing about it is that it doesn't need to be made from a single vegetable, there are many varieties of it for everyone, from veg to non-veg.


This pure desi dish is called 'Pakkavat' in Sanskrit. According to reports, its mention can also be found in Vedas and Puranas. This word is made by combining words such as pakwa meaning cooked, and Vata meaning small pieces. Although it has been a vegetarian dish only.


Pakora History: It is said that it was the Portuguese because of whom we could eat potato and onion fritters. It is said that the Portuguese brought potatoes to India in the 16th century. Apart from our country, people like this dish very much in Britain and America.


Dumplings sold as street food in China, Afghanistan, Malaysia and Nepal are called Bhajia in Somalia. This Indian dish is eaten abroad with great fervour.