Not to be confused with Samoa, samsa, mimosa, or gamosa. Samosa in a frying pan in North India. South Asian pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such vegetable biryani spiced potatoes, onions, and peas.
It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region. Spanakopita is a similar dish cooked in Greece. The South Asian samosa is believed to be derived from a medieval precursor from Central Asia. Iranian historian, mentioned it in his history, Tarikh-e Beyhaghi. 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.
