Samosa is quite a tempting food item. If you have a Samosa sitting right there in front of you innocently, it is highly impossible to ignore it.

Today we have a variety of different versions of a Samosa in India with various fillings, spices, pastry composition, folding style, shape, cooking technique, etc. Also, it is not just a savory option, but a sweet one too. When it comes to India, wherever you visit, you should be able to get this easily.

The origin of it is believed to be in Egypt. The name Samosa is derived from the word Samsa, which means pyramids. It is also known as Sanbosag, Sanbusaq, Sanbusak in central Asia and middle east where it is prepared in a similar fashion - a pastry filled with chicken, meat, nuts, cheese, etc.

Back in the days, it was a convenient food item to carry during travel and long journeys.

Historical evidences credit the Mughals for introducing the triangle filled pastry in India. It was loved by the Britishers too and soon spread across their empires as well.

In India, it evolved with various fillings as per the local availability of food items such as meat, nuts, veggies, etc. The introduction of the vegetarian options was in India due to vegetarian choice of the people and the availability of the same. In order to add a flavor profile, various spices were also used in a Samosa. This resulted in an incredibly flavorful item.

It is suggested that the potato filling, which is one of the most loved filling in India was started after Portuguese introduced potatoes in India. After this there was no stopping and soon Samosa became one of the most popular and sought after snack in India.

Samosa has been able to reach far and wide. It is now available globally as a popular food item.

Samosa is not only a snack anymore, it has become a phenomenon!

Hope you enjoyed this brief history note on its journey to India.