6 Amazing Facts about Samosa

Introduction – Samosa is one of the most popular snacks worldwide including India and can be taken with tea or as breakfast in the morning. Several individuals take samosa at lunch time when they are in the office. If any individual is hungry at any time, then they love to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with delicious samosa. Thus, World Samosa Day is celebrated annually on September 5 across the world to promote samosa as a delicious snack among people.

 Samosa is one of the popular snacks, which is filled with peas, potatoes, peas, and cheese and is mainly taken with tea. Samosas are one of the most popular and delicious snacks in the Middle East, South Africa, South Asia, Egypt, and also in India. Presently. samosas are becoming popular, which are used as snack items in our country

Most individuals take samosa as a snack in India thus samosa is an important part of Indian cuisine. When you are hungry at an office or picture hall or any other public places then take samosa with tea and chutney as also lunch or snacks in the evening. Samosas are now available and made up of stuffed with potatoes and onion or a combination of several vegetables. It is also available in non-vegetarian forms for those people who like non-veg.

Important facts about samosas – There are several important facts about samosas are discussed below –

  1. Samosas are first originated in the Middle East before the 10th century.
  2. Samosa was originally or real named as Samsa after the pyramids in Central Asia.
  3. The origin of Samosa (Samsa) from the Iranian plateau in the Middle East before the 10th century. After that, it moved to Egypt, Libya, and Central Asia and is referred to as Sanbusaq, Sanbusaj, or Sambusak which are derived from the Sanbosag, the Persian word.
  4. In the past, Samosa is not a vegetarian dish. Previous Samosa is referred to as Sambusak is made up of minced meat and cooked with onions, almonds, pistachios, and spices is placed within a thin envelope of wheat and deep fried in ghee.
  5. Previously, several names of samosas are somsa, samsa, somasi, samuza, sambusa, somas, singada, and many more.
  6. Samosas were introduced by traders in India throughout the 13th or 14th century.

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  1. Interesting and informative. I enjoy samosas from our local Indian restaurant as a dinner-time treat 🙂

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      Yes samosa is very delicious dish. I also like samosa

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  2. Priti's avatar Priti says:

    It is all time my favorite without knowing those information. 😁

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    1. daneelyunus's avatar daneelyunus says:

      I also like samosa 😊

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      1. Priti's avatar Priti says:

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