The magical world of samosa
5th September is celebrated as World Samosa Day. It is a famous Indian street food loved by people of all groups. The origin of samosa can be traced during the 10th century in the Middle East region. The first official mention of samosa was found in Iranian historian Abolfazl Beyhaqi’s work Tarikh-e Beyhaghi, where it was referred to as ‘Sambosa’. They were very small in size and that’s the reason they were used as a snack by travellers who could easily pack them in saddle bags and eat on the go. Samosa made its way to India through trade routes and cultural exchanges during the 13th and 14th centuries. It is said that the traveller and traders introduced the dish to the Indian subcontinent. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one can find this triangular, deep-fried dish with varied stuffing. Take a look at these famous and popular samosas that every foodie should try.
Aloo Samosa
It's the classic samosa, made with boiled and mashed potatoes, flavored with fried peanuts and spices, stuffed in a samosa sheet, and then deep-fried on a low flame.
Khoya Samosa
It's a dessert dish made with sweetened mawa, flavored with nuts and saffron, and used as a stuffing.
Chicken Samosa
Minced chicken pieces are seasoned with spices and then stuffed in a samosa sheet and deep-fried on a low flame. It is best served with a spicy green chutney.
Keema Samosa
This samosa is made with minced mutton, onion, green chillies, and spices like garam masala, coriander powder, and red chilli powder.
Paneer Samosa
A protein-rich dish made with mashed and pan-fried paneer seasoned with spices and filled in a samosa sheet
Hara Matar Samosa
This winter treat is made with sweet and tender green peas sauteed in oil along with spices and then used as a stuffing.
Gobhi Samosa
Another seasonal samosa, which is made with sauteed cauliflower florets seasoned with spices, stuffed in a samosa sheet, and then deep fried.
Chocolate Samosa
It's a sweet treat made with semi-melted chocolate filled in the samosa sheet along with chopped nuts and deep-fried on a low flame.
Pasta Samosa
It's a flavorful deep-fried fusion of Italian red sauce pasta, filled in the traditional refined flour sheet used for samosa.
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