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Samosa

Breads, Flatbreads and Savory Pastries

A samosa is a fried Indian subcontinent turnover with a savory filling that most often consists of vegetables such as spiced potatoes, onions and peas, though it can include cheese such as paneer, meat or fish, its name deriving from the Middle Persian word sambosag, meaning triangular pastry. It is made in different shapes depending on the region, including a triangle, cone or crescent, often accompanied by chutney, and has origins in the Middle Ages or earlier; sweet versions with traditional Indian flavors or even chocolate are also made, and samosas remain popular snacks across South Asia and within the Indian diaspora.

Facts
Origin Period, From (Year)
from 1200 2
Sourced to the subject's own accountMarks the start of the 13th century, the earlier bound of the two-century window Wikipedia gives for the dish reaching the Indian subcontinent through the Delhi Sultanate court kitchens; not a single fixed founding year.
Origin RegionSourced to the subject's own account
Middle East (medieval precursor), established across the Indian subcontinent 2
Origin Period, To (Year)
to 1399 2
Sourced to the subject's own accountMarks the end of the 14th century, the later bound of the same two-century window; not a single fixed year.
Classification
Course
Main Course 1
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Spice, Ingredients
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Sources
1. Samosa (Wikidata)
  • P31 (instance of): Main course
    Main course
  • Uses Ingredient: Spice, Infobox main_ingredient field: Flour, vegetables (e.g. potatoes, onions, peas, lentils), spices, chilli peppers, mince, and cheese
  • Uses Ingredient: Ground Meat, Infobox main_ingredient field: Flour, vegetables (e.g. potatoes, onions, peas, lentils), spices, chilli peppers, mince, and cheese
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2. Samosa (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • History section, first sentence
    The South Asian samosa is believed to be derived from a medieval precursor from the Middle East that was baked and not deep-fried.
  • History section, third paragraph
    The Central Asian samsa was introduced to the Indian subcontinent in the 13th or 14th century by chefs from the Middle East and Central Asia who cooked in the royal kitchens for the rulers of the Delhi Sultanate.
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Wikidata: Samosa
Wikidata Q491517, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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