World Samosa Day 2026: 5 fascinating facts about the food
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World Samosa Day
World Samosa Day is observed on September 5 to celebrate the delicious dish that has become popular not only in India but around the world in different ways
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Origins of the samosa
While many people think the samosa is Indian, it is believed to have originated in central Asia in the 10th century before it came to India in the 13th century
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Earliest names of the samosa
The earliest names of the samosa that originate from Persian are sanbusag, sambusak, samsa over the years, and it translates to triangular pastry
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Fillings
Earliest fillings were usually made of meat apart from vegetables, and were baked and not fried like today; today they are popularly made with peas and potatoes
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Popular samosas in India
Some of the most popular samosas in India are called the Punjabi samosas in Mumbai, Bengali singara, and Lukhmi among others
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