Samosa: A Global Savoury Treat

The samosa is a fried Indian snack with a spicy filling.

Samosa is a turnover from the Indian subcontinent with many fillings.

The word samosa comes from Middle Persian sambosag meaning triangular pastry.

Samosas come in shapes like triangles, cones, or crescents worldwide.

Delhi Sultanate chefs introduced fried samosas to India in 13th century.

Indian samosas use flour dough filled with spicy potatoes and peas.

East Indian singaras are smaller with peanuts, potatoes, and raisins inside.

Karachi’s kaghazi samosa has a thin, crispy wrapper similar to wontons.

Burmese samosas, called samuza, are used in salads called samuza thoke.

East African samosas called sambuus served on special occasions.

In Goa and Portugal, samosas called chamuças are served hot.

Samosas are enjoyed worldwide, with many versions and frozen options today.