Pakoras, an Indian fried snack, are often made with a mixture of vegetables, spices, and chickpea flour. They are available in different varieties and also called by different names in different regions of India. Some synonyms for pakora are bhajiya, fritters, pakodi, bonda, and vada. Bhajiya is a famous term used in the Gujarati region and commonly made with onion or potato. Fritters are the most familiar term used in North America, and it could be made with different ingredients like zucchini, corn, or potato. Pakodi is a South Indian term made with lentils or gram flour, and vada is a similar dish but with a different shape. Bonda is another popular snack made with potato, onion, or cabbage.