Pirukad
Pirukad is a small, savory fried snack described in regional cookbooks and street-food guides as a stuffed pastry or fritter. There is no single canonical recipe, and the dish varies by region and vendor. In many versions, a thin dough encloses a spiced filling, the pocket is sealed, and the item is deep-fried until crisp and golden.
Typical fillings include mashed potatoes with peas, spiced lentil mixtures, or minced meat with onions and
Pirukad shapes range from half-moon to rectangular to finger-length prisms. They are commonly sold as street
The origins of the name and dish are not well documented, but pirukad appears in multiple linguistic