Kachori
कचौरी
kuh-CHO-ree
Kachori (कचौरी) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a spicy Indian snack made of deep-fried dough filled with lentils or other ingredients. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer KACHORI (7).
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.
Kachori as a crossword answer
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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