What is a samosa?
Q: What is a samosa?
A: Samosa is a popular snack originally from Central Asia. It has an outer hard crust made of plain flour and usually has a filling of potatoes and spices.
Q: How did the samosa travel to India?
A: The samosa travelled to India with the help of Muslim merchants of trade routes.
Q: What shape does the samosa typically have?
A: The samosa is generally prepared in the shape of a triangle, however, the shape and sizes tend to vary from region to region.
Q: How is it cooked?
A: The samosa can be either baked or fried.
Q: What type of sauce is commonly eaten with it?
A: Samosas are usually eaten with a spicy sauce called chutney.
Q: Where else can you find this dish besides India?
A: Besides India, you can find samosas in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Southwest Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean, the Horn of Africa, North Africa as well as South Africa.
Q: Is there any other variation in ingredients for this dish?
A: Yes, depending on regional variations there may be different ingredients used for fillings or different types of sauces served with it.
