Àkàrà (Yoruba), (English: Bean cake, Hausa: kosai, Ghana: Koose or acara, Portuguese: Acarajé) is a deep fried Snack and breakfast meal made with ground de-hulled(peeled) brown or black-eyed beans and spices.

It is a very popular snack that can be eaten anytime of the day. Although Akara is popular as a breakfast meal, it can also be served as a snack or enjoyed as a light dinner with Pap(ogi), custard or Agidi(eko). This meal is found all over West Africa.

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