Samosas have been the popular food for centuries in the Indian Subcontinents and it is assumed that it was first originated in Central Asian back in 10th Century. Today, Samosa is arguably the most widely available and recognizable Indian Food that is being served in many restaurants across the nation. From street vendors to restaurants, this delectable morsel is being served everywhere and it is the synonymous with Indian cuisines too. 

Just like the Indian culture, this Samosa has a diverse, rich and storied past, having travelled from far, wide Central Asian and Across Himalayan Steppe to reach the place that is believed to be its home in modern times. It was 13th Century when the first Samosa made in India, traded by Central Asian peddlers and vendors of Mughals. 

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Samosa made its way to Subcontinents with the name Samosa which is named after its pyramidal shape of Central Asia. It is still recognizable today as Samosa comprising ghee, meat and onion. But, this is a fried dish and it has rich calories. So it is better to avoid such oily dishes every day. Samosa does not have vitamin C and Vitamin A, but you can find 7% iron and 2% calcium in a samosa. Even you can prepare samosa with chicken to make it healthier. Mostly samosas are available with potato fillers, but you can use vegetables and chicken in the filler to make it a healthy dish. 

What are the Key Samosa Ingredients? 

In modern-day, the term Samosa mainly refers to the entire family of pastries rather one single item. In Central Asia, the Samosa has crusts that are crumblier and thicker and the fillings are mainly meaty with onion and mince. But in India, it is the deep fried triangles that are spicy with fillings of mashed potatoes. The ingredients include pepper, coriander, caraway seeds and some other staples. This is the combination that is used across the Indian subcontinent for over hundreds of years. It may be the pastry that actually indicates the Samosa, but it is the filling that mainly defines the type of Samosa that you are having. 

The western Samosas are actually prepared with green chillies. But, in the Punjab region, you will find Samosa that is filled with paneer or cottage cheese. Other ingredients include peas which are popularly filled in Samosa along with cottage cheese. However, in Israel and the surrounding region, the peas are replaced with chickpeas. 

So, the incredible diversity is the representative of the everlasting deliciousness and simplicity of the Samosa Recipe. Despite its different fillings, there are many other ways to eat Samosa in India. Chai- Samosa is the popular pairing of tea and Samosa in India as it unites the nation in the enjoyment to the fullest.