bhatura

American  

[buh-too-ruh] / bəˈtu rə /

Or batura

noun

1. a light, leavened flatbread from South Asia, usually made with maida or white flour, which puffs up like a round ball when it is deep-fried.

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Etymology

Origin of bhatura

First recorded in 1975–80; from Hindi bhaṭūrā

Example Sentences

Here’s where to get Fremont’s best Afghani kebabs, kettle-fried falafel, chana bhatura, tacos, xiao long bao and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2019