Samosas have been India’s #1 snacks for a significant length of time now. Here, we needn’t bother with an exceptional event to draw out these exquisite savories! Regardless of whether there are visitors, or one is merely lounging alone gaping at the rains, samosas alongside green chutney and tamarind sauce, always make for a great company. Most individuals know of the classic ‘aloo samosas’, yet little nooks and corners of India have emerged with their own creative variations. One can even make these at home to experiment something new, especially when it is the World Samosa Day.
1- Chhole (Chickpeas) Samosa
Chhole is a significant part of street food across India. After being combined with bhature, puri and kachori, it has now discovered its course with samosa as well. Cooked with fragrant flavours and prepared alongside the delicate mashed stuffing, with the crunchy golden layer outside, sure tastes terrific.
2- Jam Samosa
As peculiar as it sounds, jam samosa has the potential for turning into your next most loved samosa. A brilliant brown firm trip with jam overflowing with each chomp sounds great as a pastry, also for an evening nibble or a much loved tiffin item for kids.
3- Chinese Samosa
Containing chowmein, noodles or even plain Maggi, this samosa is a pleasure for every individual who loves Chinese food. You can explore different mixes and matches regarding the various sorts of noodles you wish to fill in. Although it sounds a bit bizarre, the subsequent taste can be magnificent.
4- Fish Samosa
The fish lovers who continually think of better approaches and avenues to consume fish, this one is the ideal tidbit. Made with poached fish, spices, mixed with some crushed potato, fish samosa is a complete hit.
5- Pasta Samosa
For those who love Italian as much as the Indian cooking, this one is a perfect crossbreed giving them the smartest possible solution. Make your number one sort of pasta, remembering to make it sufficiently thick to remain in the samosa aptly, fill it in the dough, fry it and you’re all set.
6- Keema (Minced Meat) Samosa
Keema samosa is common in regions that serve non-veg street food. It is also widely consumed during the holy month of Ramadan. Finest in taste when accompanied with ketchup, it is a scrumptious nibble for all you ‘unadulterated meat eaters’.
7- Cauliflower Samosa
Cauliflower samosa, otherwise called Phulkapir Singara, is notable all through Bengal and accessible in all shops there. The filling is hot, searing and tart, ideal for the individuals who love their snack spicy. It is served with a side of ketchup and tamarind chutney.
8- Cheese Samosa
It is undeniably challenging to deny cheese. As you gradually destroy the hot fresh covering, the cheddar will spill out splendidly. The cheese filling can be mixed with corn, onion, coriander, chilli flakes or whatever else that suits your liking.
9- Mushroom Samosa
Again, a touch of culinary fusion, the mushrooms result in an extraordinary filling. Mushrooms give a delicate feel and soft consistency that make them an appetizing delicacy. The fixings generally used are white button mushrooms, onion, tomato, green chilli, garlic cloves, ginger and coriander leaves.
10- Chocolate Samosa
While it might sound crazy to a few and exciting to other people, nobody can deny that it is extremely engaging. It is additionally adored by kids. You can fill in crunchy chocolates or even plain Nutella, it will be yummy in any case.
11- Sweet Samosa
Otherwise called Khoya samosa, this one fills in as a sweet, just as a tidbit. It contains a filling of khoya or coconut milk alongside dry fruits and nuts. It is heavy, lip-smacking, and one of the most loved treats at sweet shops during festivities.
12- Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Samosa
Paneer samosa is delicious! Delicately mashed paneer with coriander, seasoning and assorted herbs filled in a crunchy samosa patty, presented with ketchup and green chutney; aren’t you already drooling?
So, the next time you crave for samosas, head over to these triangular fusion wonders rather than a standard ‘aloo samosa’ and give an exquisite treat to your buds. Here are a few places in Delhi you can venture to, to sink your teeth into some exquisite yet shocking flavours of samosas.
- Samosa Street
Established in the food hub of NSP, this spot offers insane flavours in 34+ assortments of samosas, going from Pizza to Red Pasta, Chow Mein, Maggi, Mushroom Pepper Fry, Chili Chaap, Kurkure Achaari Aloo, Kidney Beans and so forth. The Sam Chocolate and Sam Temptation loaded up with chocolate, and dry fruits is also an interesting idea.
Cost: INR 100 for two (approx)
Where: Shop Number g-83, Main Market, Netaji Subhash Place Complex-Pitampura, Delhi
- Kumar Samosa Wala
Situated in New Moti Nagar is this little yet famous shop that has been serving more than 22 distinct assortments of samosas for more than 18 years. The assortment here is quite overpowering. The menu offers samosas like Malai Chaap, Moong Dal, White Sauce Pasta, Chowmein and Spicy Chaap among others. Paneer Tikka Samosa is one of their forte and a must-try.
Cost: INR 100 for two people (approx.)
Opening hours: 11 AM to 8 PM
Where: 2/31, Near Milan Cinema, Karampura, New Delhi
- Aman Namkeen Bhandar
This little perpetually crowded shop serves more than 20 varieties of samosas other than the typical mashed potato fillings. Alongside pizza, pasta and chowmein fillings in samosas, this shop has a variety of fillings like Paan Samosa with notes of gulkand, cloves and cardamom. Blackcurrant Samosa and Chili Potato Samosa are additionally particular.
Cost: INR 100 for two (approx)
Where: F-4/10, Mandir Marg, Block F, Krishna Nagar, New Delhi
Opening hours: After 3 PM
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