A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, ground lamb or chicken. The size, shape and consistency may vary, but typically, they are distinctly triangular.They are a popular appetizer or snack all over the world!
The samosa has been a popular snack in the Arabian Subcontinent for centuries. It is believed to have originated in Middle East (where it is known as sambosa). It was introduced to the Arabian subcontinent in the 13th or 14th century by traders from the region.
Different regions which have inherited the dish have significantly different ways of preparing it.
The samosa contains flour shell stuffed with some filling, generally a mixture of mashed boiled potato, onion, minced beef/lamb/chicken,green peas, spices and green chili. The entire pastry is then deep fried to a golden brown colour, in vegetable oil. It is served hot ! It can also be prepared as a sweet form, rather than as a savory one. Samosas are often served in along with yogurt, chutney, chopped onions, coriander.
Can we have the recipe for making small samosa that we will chop at home? Especially as we cannot order from Lagos and have it delivered*wink wink*
ReplyDeleteOh no...you can have it delivered in Lagos and any part of nigeria. Call me pls.
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