Samosa

History

!Persian manuscript [Nimatnama-i-Nasiruddin-Shahi explaining how samosas should be cooked](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Nimmatnama-iNasiruddin-Shahi283.jpg/250px-Nimmatnama-iNasiruddin-Shahi283.jpg)

History

!Medieval [Indian cookbook with Persian manuscript Nimatnama-i-Nasiruddin-Shahi (c. 16th century) showing samosas being served](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Sweets1.jpg/250px-Sweets1.jpg)

Samosa

A samosa () () is a fried Indian pastry with a savoury filling that mostly consists of vegetables like spiced potatoes, onions, and peas, but can include cheese such as paneer, meat or even fish. Its name originates from the Middle Persian word sambosag (سنبوسگ) (meaning 'triangular pastry'). It is made in different shapes, including triangular, cone, or crescent, depending on the region. Samosas are often accompanied by chutney, and have origins in medieval times or earlier. Sweet versions containing traditional Indian flavours or even chocolate are also made. Samosas are popular snacks in South Asia and within the Indian diaspora across the world.

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