Noun
A samosa is a triangular pastry parcel made of a thin wheat shell folded around a spiced filling and deep-fried until crisp and amber. The classic Kenyan filling is a potato-and-pea masala with cumin and other spices or a green grams filling with meat are common in Kenyan cooking.
In simple terms it is also a triangular savoury pastry fried in ghee or oil, containing spiced vegetables or meat. They are also Deep-fried savoury pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas or meat.
RELATED SAMOSA WORDS
- Vada — A savory Indian fritter made from legumes or potatoes.
- Dosa — Thin, crisp South Indian crêpe made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
- Biryani — Fragrant layered rice dish with meat or vegetables, slow-cooked with whole spices.
- Naan — Soft, leavened flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor (clay oven).
- Paneer — Fresh, unaged Indian cheese — the vegetarian protein of the north.
- Lassi — Punjabi yoghurt drink, blended sweet or salted and chilled.
COMMON SPELLING VARIANTS
- Sambusa
- Samoosa
Examples in a Sentence.
They eat Deep-fried savoury samosas for breakfast.
Key Features of Samosa Snack
Shape: Most commonly folded into a distinct triangle or cone.
Crust: Made from wheat flour dough and deep-fried or baked until golden and crunchy.
Fillings: Traditionally stuffed with spiced potatoes, onions, and peas, but can also include lentils, paneer, or minced meats like lamb and chicken.
