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A samosa (/ səˈmoʊsə /) (listen ⓘ) ( Persian: سمبوسه) from the Persian word sambosag (سنبوسگ) (meaning 'triangular pastry') is a fried South Asian [2] and West Asian snack. It is a pastry with a savory filling, mostly vegetables, spiced potatoes, onions, and peas, but also meat or fish.
Las samosas, pequeños triángulos de masa rellena eran sencillos de preparar alrededor de un fuego cuando los comerciantes hacían un alto en el camino, para después guardarlos en las alforjas y...
28 paź 2024 · Today, samosas are enjoyed around the globe — but where did they come from? At first glance, you may view samosas for what they are, a delicious snack. Once you bite into the crust, revealing complex flavours, you soon realize that its more than that.
7 kwi 2024 · With its origins deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, the samosa has a history as rich and diverse as the land from which it hails. This triangular-shaped pastry is typically filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes minced meat, all encased in a crispy, golden-brown shell.
Although many think the samosa originated in South Asia, its roots can be traced back to Central Asia & the Middle East. In Arab cookbooks dating from the 10th to 13th centuries, pastries were referred to as 'sanbusak,' derived from the Persian term 'Sanbosag.'
22 paź 2024 · The rich history of the samosa is not confined to West, Central, and South Asia. Arab immigrants introduced this glorious food item to the countries in the Horn of Africa and North America. In Spain, it arrived with the Moors. And, in East Europe trade and invasions alike, inspired the birth of more ‘ samosa cousins’.
When ‘samosas’, the beloved snack of South Asia, first made their way onto our ancestors’ plates remains a mystery. However, one thing is certain—they didn’t simply fly directly to Kathmandu or Pokhara. Instead, they gradually crossed the Indo-Nepal border and gained popularity as ‘Singada’ in the Madhes region.