Kachori
कचौरी
kuh-CHO-ree
A spicy Indian snack made of deep-fried dough filled with lentils or other ingredients.
Meaning & usage
Kachori is a popular Indian snack consisting of a round, deep-fried pastry filled with a spicy mixture, often made from lentils, peas, or potatoes. It is commonly enjoyed in northern and western India, especially in states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Kachoris are often served with chutneys or yogurt and are a staple in Indian street food culture.
In a sentence
We stopped at a roadside stall to enjoy some hot kachoris with tamarind chutney.
As seen in crosswords
Kachori is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A spicy Indian snack made of deep-fried dough filled with lentils or other ingredients” (7)
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